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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBuild
/bɪld/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To construct something, typically something large, by putting parts or material together over a period of time.
"They plan to build a new house on the edge of town."
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The general shape or size of a person's or animal's body.
"He has a strong, athletic build suited for rugby."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'builden', which originated from Old English 'byldan' (to build), stemming from the Proto-Germanic '*buliþō' (dwelling, building). Historically related to 'bold' (a dwelling), the verb shifted from meaning to construct a house to general construction and metaphorical creation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Build" is said worldwide
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construire
Transliteration: kɔ̃s.tʁɥiʁ
"Ils veulent construire une nouvelle maison."
bauen
Transliteration: ˈbaʊən
"Sie planen, ein neues Haus zu bauen."
costruire
Transliteration: ko.struˈi.re
"Hanno intenzione di costruire una nuova casa."
construir
Transliteration: kons.tɾuˈiɾ
"Ellos planean construir una nueva casa."
construir
Transliteration: kõs.tɾuˈiɾ
"Eles planejam construir uma casa nova."
निर्माण करना
Transliteration: nirman karna
"वे एक नया घर बनाना चाहते हैं।"
建造
Transliteration: jiànzào
"他们计划建造一座新房子。"
짓다
Transliteration: jit-da
"그들은 새 집을 지을 계획입니다."
建てる
Transliteration: tateru
"彼らは新しい家を建てる予定です。"
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