überbaut
Translation
built-up, overdeveloped, covered with buildings
Examples
Das Grundstück ist komplett überbaut.
The property is completely built-up.
Früher war hier eine Wiese, jetzt ist alles überbaut.
This used to be a meadow, now everything is built-up.
Grammar Patterns
sein + überbaut to be built-up The lake shore is heavily built-up.
überbaut + Noun a built-up ... a built-up area
Similar Words
Synonyms: built-up, developed; Antonyms: undeveloped, natural
Etymology
Comes from über- (over) + gebaut (built, past participle of bauen). It literally means 'over-built', indicating that an area is covered with buildings.
Memory Tips
Picture a plot of land that has been built 'over' completely, leaving no empty space.