Möbel aufbauen
To assemble furniture
حرفيًا: Furniture to build up
Use this when turning a box of wooden boards into actual, functional furniture.
في 15 ثانية
- Used for assembling flat-pack furniture from boxes.
- Uses a separable verb: 'auf' goes to the end.
- A staple phrase for moving and DIY culture.
المعنى
This phrase describes the process of putting together flat-pack furniture. It's what you do when you bring home those heavy boxes from IKEA and spend your afternoon with an Allen key.
أمثلة رئيسية
3 من 7Moving into a new apartment
Wir müssen heute noch mein neues Bett aufbauen.
We still have to assemble my new bed today.
Asking a friend for help
Hilfst du mir, das Regal aufzubauen?
Will you help me assemble the shelf?
Describing your current activity
Ich baue gerade einen Schrank auf.
I am currently assembling a wardrobe.
خلفية ثقافية
In Germany, 'Heimwerken' (DIY) is a massive hobby. Assembling your own furniture is seen as a practical, money-saving skill that almost every young adult is expected to have. It's common to spend a whole 'Einzugswochenende' (move-in weekend) doing nothing but this.
The Separable Verb Trick
Remember the 'train' analogy. The prefix 'auf' is the caboose; it always uncouples and goes to the very end of the main clause!
The Pizza Payment
If you ask a German friend to help you 'Möbel aufbauen', it is an unwritten law that you must provide pizza and drinks.
في 15 ثانية
- Used for assembling flat-pack furniture from boxes.
- Uses a separable verb: 'auf' goes to the end.
- A staple phrase for moving and DIY culture.
What It Means
Möbel aufbauen is the act of assembling furniture. You start with a box of parts. You end with a bed or a desk. It usually involves following a manual. It often involves a bit of frustration too.
How To Use It
The verb aufbauen is a separable verb. This is a key German grammar rule. In a simple sentence, the auf moves to the very end. You would say: Ich baue den Schrank auf. If you use a helper verb like müssen (must), it stays together. For example: Ich muss heute Möbel aufbauen.
When To Use It
Use this phrase whenever you are moving house. It is perfect for a Saturday afternoon project. You can use it when talking to friends. You can also use it when hiring a professional service. It is a very common, everyday expression in Germany.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use aufbauen for building a house. For that, you just use bauen. Do not use it for fixing something broken. That would be reparieren. If you are just moving a chair, don't use it. It specifically implies assembly from parts.
Cultural Background
Germans love their DIY projects. IKEA is incredibly popular across the country. Assembling furniture is almost a social rite of passage. If you move, you invite friends to help. You usually pay them in pizza and beer. It is a bonding experience (or a test of patience).
Common Variations
You might also hear Möbel zusammenbauen. This means 'to build together' and is very similar. If you want to sound more professional, use montieren. This is the word a technician or a carpenter would use. But for most people, aufbauen is the go-to choice.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
This phrase is perfectly safe for all social situations. Just remember the separable verb conjugation, as using 'aufbauen' as one word in a main clause is a common beginner mistake.
The Separable Verb Trick
Remember the 'train' analogy. The prefix 'auf' is the caboose; it always uncouples and goes to the very end of the main clause!
The Pizza Payment
If you ask a German friend to help you 'Möbel aufbauen', it is an unwritten law that you must provide pizza and drinks.
Don't just say 'bauen'
If you say 'Ich baue einen Schrank', Germans might think you are a carpenter making it from scratch. Use 'aufbauen' for assembly.
أمثلة
7Wir müssen heute noch mein neues Bett aufbauen.
We still have to assemble my new bed today.
A classic moving day scenario using 'müssen'.
Hilfst du mir, das Regal aufzubauen?
Will you help me assemble the shelf?
Using the infinitive with 'zu'.
Ich baue gerade einen Schrank auf.
I am currently assembling a wardrobe.
Shows the separable verb 'aufbauen' in action.
Unser Team kann Ihre Möbel schnell aufbauen.
Our team can assemble your furniture quickly.
Formal but still uses the common phrase.
Ich hasse es, Möbel ohne Anleitung aufzubauen!
I hate assembling furniture without instructions!
Expresses the common struggle of DIY.
Bin fast fertig mit dem Tisch aufbauen!
Almost finished assembling the table!
Short and informal for texting.
Endlich bauen wir unsere erste gemeinsame Kommode auf.
Finally, we are assembling our first dresser together.
A sweet moment in a relationship.
اختبر نفسك
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'aufbauen'.
Ich ___ heute den neuen Tisch ___.
In a simple sentence, the prefix 'auf' goes to the end, and 'bauen' is conjugated for 'ich'.
Choose the correct word to complete the phrase.
Kannst du mir helfen, die ___ aufzubauen?
You 'aufbauen' furniture (Möbel), not houses or cars in this context.
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وسائل تعلم بصرية
Formality of 'Möbel aufbauen'
Texting a friend about your IKEA haul.
Baue gerade Möbel auf. Kommst du vorbei?
Standard conversation with neighbors or family.
Wir haben das ganze Wochenende Möbel aufgebaut.
Talking to a professional assembly service.
Können Sie die Möbel bis Freitag aufbauen?
When to say 'Möbel aufbauen'
Moving Day
Putting the bed together so you can sleep.
IKEA Trip
The work that starts after the shopping.
Helping Friends
Socializing while holding a screwdriver.
Home Office Setup
Assembling a new desk for work.
الأسئلة الشائعة
11 أسئلةIt means to assemble furniture, usually from a flat-pack kit like those from IKEA. It involves putting the pieces together using tools.
Yes, it is! In a standard sentence, 'auf' moves to the end, like in Ich baue das Regal auf.
Usually, for Lego, we say zusammenbauen or bauen. Aufbauen is specifically for larger structures like furniture or tents.
Bauen is to build something from scratch (like a house). Aufbauen is to assemble something from prepared parts.
Yes, it is neutral. However, a professional company might use the word Montage (assembly) or the verb montieren.
You would say: Ich habe die Möbel aufgebaut. The 'ge' goes between the prefix and the verb.
The most common tool is the Inbusschlüssel (Allen key) and a Schraubenzieher (screwdriver).
Yes, eine Küche aufbauen is very common, though it's much harder than a simple shelf!
Yes, the noun is der Aufbau. For example, Der Aufbau war schwierig (The assembly was difficult).
Yes, it can mean 'to build up' metaphorically, like Vertrauen aufbauen (to build up trust).
The opposite is abbauen, which means to disassemble or take apart furniture.
عبارات ذات صلة
Möbel zusammenbauen (to assemble furniture)
Die Anleitung lesen (to read the instructions)
Umziehen (to move house)
Heimwerken (DIY work)
Handwerklich begabt sein (to be handy/good with tools)
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