Dutch word opbouw comes from Dutch bouwen, and later Dutch opbouwen (To build, to build up.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| bouwen | Dutch (nld) | (transitive) to build, to construct. (transitive, dialectal) to cultive, to till. |
| opbouwen | Dutch (nld) | To build, to build up. |
| opbouw | Dutch (nld) | (nautical) fin, sail (dorsal tower of a submarine). Construction. Structure. |