build in Dutch
build in Dutch is bouw, bouwen, opbouwen — build means to make something by putting materials or parts together according to a plan.
build in Dutch
bouw
bouwen
(transitive) To form (something) by combining materials or parts.
opbouwen
(transitive) To develop or give form to (something) according to a plan or process.
What does "build" mean?
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verb To make something by putting materials or parts together according to a plan.
"They built a new extension onto the back of the house."
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verb To gradually increase or strengthen something over time.
"She built her savings up slowly over several years."
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verb To compile a piece of software from its source code into a runnable program.
"The developers build the app automatically every night."
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noun The general shape and size of a person's or animal's body.
"He has the build of a rugby player."
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build in a sentence
- They built a new extension onto the back of the house.
- The company is building a factory just outside town.
- She built her savings up slowly over several years.
- The team is building momentum going into the final.
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What is "build" in Dutch?
"build" in Dutch is bouw, bouwen, opbouwen. build means: To make something by putting materials or parts together according to a plan.
How do you use "build" in a sentence?
Example: "They built a new extension onto the back of the house." In Dutch, "build" is bouw, bouwen, opbouwen.
Are there other ways to say "build" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "build": bouw, bouwen, opbouwen.
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