No. 5,817 in German
builds
The German word "builds" does not exist; it resembles the English verb "builds." In German, "bauen" means "to build."
In a sentence
Er baut ein neues Haus.
He is building a new house.
Here, 'baut' is the third-person singular of the verb 'bauen', directly meaning 'builds' in the sense of constructing or assembling.
Das Unternehmen baut auf Nachhaltigkeit.
The company builds on sustainability.
Here, 'baut' figuratively represents a foundation or emphasis, extending the concept of 'building' to an abstract level.
Sie hat viel Vertrauen aufgebaut.
She has built a lot of trust.
In this case, 'aufgebaut' is a past participle derived from 'bauen', signifying the act of developing or establishing abstract concepts like 'trust' over time.
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