verbaut
Translation
poorly laid out, obstructed by buildings, cluttered
Examples
Die Wohnung ist leider total verbaut.
Unfortunately, the apartment is very poorly laid out.
Die schöne Aussicht ist jetzt verbaut.
The beautiful view is now obstructed by buildings.
Grammar Patterns
[Noun] + sein + verbaut ... is poorly laid out The apartment is poorly laid out.
Similar Words
unpraktisch (impractical), schlecht geschnitten (badly laid out), zugebaut (built up)
Etymology
From the verb 'verbauen', which is 'ver-' (indicating a mistake or obstruction) + 'bauen' (to build).
Memory Tips
Imagine a view that has been 'built over' or blocked by new construction, making it 'verbaut'.