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to construct
To design and assemble or build something technical or structural according to a plan. This often refers to machines, buildings, or complex devices.
Die Ingenieure konstruieren eine neue, leichtere Brücke aus Verbundwerkstoffen.
The engineers are constructing a new, lighter bridge from composite materials.
The verb 'konstruieren' (to construct) is closely related to the noun 'die Konstruktion' (construction). If you know that a Konstruktion is a structure or a complex construct, that helps you understand the main meaning of the verb.
Die Konstruktion des neuen Roboters war sehr aufwendig.
The construction of the new robot was very elaborate.
You can recognize the meaning of 'konstruieren' (to construct) from the context. If it is about technology or structures, the literal meaning is intended. In connection with abstract nouns like 'Ausrede' (excuse) or 'Zusammenhang' (connection), it means 'erfinden' (to invent) and often has a negative tone.
Der Architekt konstruiert ein energieeffizientes Haus.
The architect is constructing an energy-efficient house.
In the technical sense, 'konstruieren' (to construct) is often used with objects such as 'eine Maschine' (a machine), 'ein Gerät' (a device), 'ein Fahrzeug' (a vehicle), or 'ein Modell' (a model).
Ein Team von Designern konstruiert den Prototyp eines neuen Autos.
A team of designers is constructing the prototype of a new car.
In the figurative meaning, 'konstruieren' (to fabricate) is combined with abstract things. Typical phrases are 'einen Vorwand konstruieren' (to fabricate a pretext), 'einen Fall konstruieren' (to construct a case), or 'eine Lüge konstruieren' (to fabricate a lie).
Der Detektiv versuchte, aus den wenigen Hinweisen einen Tathergang zu konstruieren.
The detective tried to construct a sequence of events from the few clues.
This meaning is almost exclusively limited to math class. It is almost always mentioned together with the tools, for example 'mit Zirkel und Lineal konstruieren' (to construct with a compass and ruler).
Die Aufgabe ist, ein regelmäßiges Sechseck zu konstruieren.
The task is to construct a regular hexagon.
to develop
'entwickeln' and 'konstruieren' can both mean that you plan and create something new. But 'entwickeln' is broader: you can develop a product, an idea, or software, often over a longer period and in several steps. 'konstruieren' is especially used for technical or structural things, for example machines, bridges, or devices. It makes you think more strongly of a precise plan and the way something is built. The words can be confused when talking about technology. As a simple guideline: a machine can be 'konstruiert', but a whole new product is more likely to be 'entwickelt'.
Die Ingenieure konstruieren eine leichte Brücke, die auch starken Wind aushält.
The engineers are designing a light bridge that can also withstand strong winds.
Für das Projekt entwickelt sie am Abend eine neue Idee.
For the project, she develops a new idea in the evening.