Kilo Lingo

/kɔ̃s.tʁɥiʁ/

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Translation

to build, to construct

Word origin

From Latin construere ('to pile up, build'), from con- ('together') and struere ('to pile, arrange').

Origin
Latin
Root
construere
English cognates
construct, structure, construe

Grammar

Verb type-re irregular

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

Examples

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They are going to build a new school in the area.

construit -.

My father built this table himself.

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It takes time to build trust.

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We want to build a life together.

construite .

This house was built a hundred years ago.

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This word is part of lesson 22.