B2 Collocation Neutro

eine Brücke bauen

to build a bridge (literal/figurative)

Significado

To create a connection or reconcile differences.

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Contexto cultural

The phrase is a staple of 'Erinnerungskultur' (culture of remembrance), often used in speeches about reconciling with the past. In Austrian politics, 'Brücken bauen' is often associated with the 'Große Koalition' (Grand Coalition) tradition of compromise. Given Switzerland's multilingual nature, 'Brücken bauen' is frequently used to describe the connection between the different language regions (Röstigraben). The Euro banknotes actually feature fictional bridges to symbolize the 'Brücken bauen' between European nations.

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Use with 'goldene'

If you want to sound like a master negotiator, use 'eine goldene Brücke bauen' in business contexts.

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Don't use 'machen'

Native speakers never say 'eine Brücke machen'. Stick to 'bauen' or 'schlagen'.

Significado

To create a connection or reconcile differences.

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Use with 'goldene'

If you want to sound like a master negotiator, use 'eine goldene Brücke bauen' in business contexts.

⚠️

Don't use 'machen'

Native speakers never say 'eine Brücke machen'. Stick to 'bauen' or 'schlagen'.

Teste-se

Füllen Sie die Lücke mit dem richtigen Verb.

Wir müssen versuchen, eine Brücke zu ______.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: bauen

The standard collocation is 'eine Brücke bauen'.

Welcher Satz ist korrekt?

Wie sagt man, dass man einen Konflikt lösen will?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Ich will eine Brücke bauen.

'Brücken abbrechen' means the opposite (ending a relationship).

Ordnen Sie die Satzteile zu.

Match the beginning to the end.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Eine goldene Brücke... bauen.; Brücken... schlagen.; Eine Brücke... zu jemandem bauen.

These are the three most common variations of the phrase.

🎉 Pontuação: /3

Recursos visuais

Banco de exercicios

3 exercicios
Füllen Sie die Lücke mit dem richtigen Verb. Fill Blank A2

Wir müssen versuchen, eine Brücke zu ______.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: bauen

The standard collocation is 'eine Brücke bauen'.

Welcher Satz ist korrekt? Choose B1

Wie sagt man, dass man einen Konflikt lösen will?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Ich will eine Brücke bauen.

'Brücken abbrechen' means the opposite (ending a relationship).

Ordnen Sie die Satzteile zu. Match B2

Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Eine goldene Brücke... bauen.; Brücken... schlagen.; Eine Brücke... zu jemandem bauen.

These are the three most common variations of the phrase.

🎉 Pontuação: /3

Perguntas frequentes

2 perguntas

Yes, it almost always implies a constructive, peaceful, and positive effort to connect.

Yes, but 'eine Brücke schlagen' is more common for transitions in speeches.

Frases relacionadas

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Brücken schlagen

synonym

To strike/build bridges.

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Brücken abbrechen

contrast

To burn bridges.

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jemandem eine goldene Brücke bauen

specialized form

To give someone a face-saving way out.

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