aufgebaut
set up
Describes the state of having been erected, constructed, or assembled.
EXAMPLE
Das neue Regal war innerhalb von 30 Minuten komplett aufgebaut.
The new shelf was completely set up within 30 minutes.
aufgebaut
set up / structured / built up
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Meanings
aufgebaut
structured
Describes the structure or organization of something, for example a text, a presentation, or a system.
EXAMPLE
Der Vortrag war logisch aufgebaut und für alle gut verständlich.
The presentation was logically structured and easy for everyone to understand.
aufgebaut
built up
Describes the state of being emotionally or mentally strengthened and encouraged again after a difficult phase.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem tröstenden Gespräch mit seiner Freundin fühlte er sich sichtlich wieder aufgebaut.
After the comforting conversation with his girlfriend, he clearly felt built up again.
Usage tips
Participle as an adjective
'Aufgebaut' (set up / structured / built up) is the past participle of the separable verb 'aufbauen' (to build up / to set up). It is very often used like an adjective to describe a state that is the result of building or setting something up.
EXAMPLE
Die Bühne für das Konzert ist bereits vollständig aufgebaut.
The stage for the concert is already fully set up.
Context clue: physical objects
In this meaning, 'aufgebaut' (set up) always refers to physical things that can be constructed or assembled. Typical objects are furniture, tents, scaffolding, or trade fair booths.
EXAMPLE
Das Zelt war schnell aufgebaut und bot Schutz vor dem Regen.
The tent was quickly set up and offered protection from the rain.
Context clue: abstract structures
This meaning describes the organization of abstract things. You can recognize it from nouns such as 'Text' (text), 'Vortrag' (presentation), 'Argumentation' (argumentation), or 'System' (system), and adverbs such as 'logisch' (logically), 'klar' (clearly), or 'chronologisch' (chronologically).
EXAMPLE
Ihre Argumentation war sehr überzeugend und klar aufgebaut.
Her argumentation was very convincing and clearly structured.
Context clue: emotions
When 'aufgebaut' (built up) describes an emotional state, it always refers to a person. It often appears in the phrase 'sich wieder aufgebaut fühlen' (to feel built up again) or is intensified by adverbs such as 'sichtlich' (visibly/clearly).
EXAMPLE
Nach dem netten Telefonat fühlte sie sich sofort wieder aufgebaut.
After the nice phone call, she immediately felt built up again.
Compare with
aufgebaut vs beschaffen
constituted
Beschaffen describes in general what properties or condition a material has. Aufgebaut focuses more specifically on what parts it is made up of or how those parts are organized.
aufgebaut
Das Material ist aus mehreren dünnen Schichten aufgebaut.
The material is made up of several thin layers.
beschaffen
Das Material ist so beschaffen, dass es weich und wasserfest ist.
The material is such that it is soft and waterproof.
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