B2 verb Neutral

builder

/ˈbɪldər/

A builder is a person or company that constructs or repairs buildings and structures. Metaphorically, it refers to a person, tool, or process that creates, develops, or strengthens abstract concepts such as character, wealth, or academic skills.

Beispiele

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1

We hired a local builder to add an extension to our kitchen.

We employed a professional to construct an additional room for our kitchen.

2

The government aims to be a builder of international consensus on climate change.

The government intends to create a general agreement among nations regarding climate issues.

3

He's a real empire builder, always looking for new businesses to buy.

He is someone who constantly tries to expand his power and influence in business.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
builder
Verb
build
Adjektiv
buildable
Verwandt
building
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Merkhilfe

Think of the '-er' suffix as 'the person who.' A build-er is the person who builds.

Schnelles Quiz

The software is a powerful _______ of academic skills for non-native speakers.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: builder

Beispiele

1

We hired a local builder to add an extension to our kitchen.

everyday

We employed a professional to construct an additional room for our kitchen.

2

The government aims to be a builder of international consensus on climate change.

formal

The government intends to create a general agreement among nations regarding climate issues.

3

He's a real empire builder, always looking for new businesses to buy.

informal

He is someone who constantly tries to expand his power and influence in business.

4

This online vocabulary builder helps students prepare for the standardized test.

academic

This digital tool assists learners in expanding their word knowledge for examinations.

5

She has earned a reputation as a relationship builder within the corporate sector.

business

She is known for her ability to develop professional connections in the business world.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
builder
Verb
build
Adjektiv
buildable
Verwandt
building

Häufige Kollokationen

master builder a highly skilled and experienced construction expert
consensus builder someone skilled at bringing groups to an agreement
website builder a tool used to create websites without manual coding
relationship builder an activity or person that strengthens social ties
house builder a company or person that specializes in residential construction

Häufige Phrasen

bridge builder

a person who helps groups cooperate or understand each other

body builder

a person who strengthens and enlarges their muscles through exercise

confidence builder

an activity designed to make someone feel more sure of themselves

Wird oft verwechselt mit

builder vs building

A builder is the person who does the work, while a building is the resulting structure.

builder vs architect

An architect designs the plans for a structure, whereas a builder carries out the physical construction.

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Nutzungshinweise

While 'builder' usually refers to physical labor, in academic and professional contexts it is frequently used with nouns like 'vocabulary,' 'consensus,' or 'team' to describe development processes.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'building' when they mean the person (e.g., saying 'The building fixed the roof' instead of 'The builder fixed the roof').

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Merkhilfe

Think of the '-er' suffix as 'the person who.' A build-er is the person who builds.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Middle English 'byldere,' stemming from the Old English 'byldan' (to construct a house).

Grammatikmuster

countable noun plural: builders often used as the second part of a compound noun (e.g., boat-builder)
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Kultureller Kontext

In many English-speaking cultures, 'the builder' is a common trope in home ownership, often associated with tea-drinking and 'builder's tea' (strong black tea).

Schnelles Quiz

The software is a powerful _______ of academic skills for non-native speakers.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: builder

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to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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