auseinander|bauen
Translation
to dismantle, to take apart, to disassemble
Examples
Der Mechaniker hat den Motor auseinandergebaut.
The mechanic disassembled the engine.
Wir müssen das alte Regal auseinanderbauen.
We have to take the old shelf apart.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to take sth. apart The technician is taking the machine apart.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zerlegen, demontieren; Antonyms: zusammenbauen, montieren
Etymology
From 'auseinander' (apart) and 'bauen' (to build). Literally 'to build apart'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the opposite of 'zusammenbauen' (to build together/assemble). 'Auseinander' means apart.