aus|bauen
Translation
to expand, to extend, to remove, to dismantle
Examples
Die Stadt baut das Verkehrsnetz aus.
The city is expanding the transportation network.
Er baut den Motor aus dem Auto aus.
He is removing the engine from the car.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) ((ausbauen)) to expand sth. They are building out the attic.
((et4)) ((aus+3)) ((ausbauen)) to remove sth. from sth. She removed the old window from the wall.
Similar Words
Synonyms: erweitern, vergrößern (to expand); Antonyms: einbauen (to install), abbauen (to dismantle)
Etymology
Composed of 'aus-' (out) and 'bauen' (to build). It literally means 'to build out', implying expansion, or to take something 'out' by 'un-building' it, meaning to remove.
Memory Tips
Focus on 'aus' (out). Imagine 'building outwards' to expand a room, or taking an engine 'out' of a car.