German word

Erhaltung

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈhaltʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmaintenance

Example

Wir arbeiten für die Erhaltung guter Beziehungen.

We work to maintain good relationships.

Illustration for Erhaltung (maintenance)

More examples

Die Stadt plant Maßnahmen zur Erhaltung der historischen Altstadt.

The city is planning measures to preserve the historic old town.

Core concept

A valuable structure or connection remains usable and intact instead of wearing away or disappearing.

Common phrases

  • Maßnahmen zur Erhaltung

    measures for preservation

  • zur Erhaltung des Friedens

    for the preservation of peace

  • zur Erhaltung öffentlicher Infrastruktur

    for the preservation of public infrastructure

Similar words

Pflege: Regular care that preserves the condition of equipment, facilities, or health.
Beibehaltung: Keeping an existing state or practice as it already is.
Schutz: Measures that prevent harm from external dangers.
Bewahrung: Preserving cultural heritage or important values for the future.

Definition in German

die Handlung oder der Zustand, etwas fortbestehen zu lassen und vor Verlust oder Beschädigung zu schützen

Word origin

The noun Erhaltung derives from the verb erhalten and the suffix -ung; erhalten developed from the Germanic root of halten, 'to hold'.

Usage tips

  • For equipment, Erhaltung can mean upkeep, but Wartung more specifically refers to servicing and preventive technical work.

Other meanings

  • preservationnoun
  • conservationnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Erhaltungskostenmaintenance costsnoun
  • erhaltenmaintainverb

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