German word

Erneuerung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˌɛɐ̯ˈnɔɪ̯əʁʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounupdate

Example

Die Erneuerung der Software ist für morgen geplant.

The software update is planned for tomorrow.

Illustration for Erneuerung (update)

More examples

Nach dem Zwischenfall planen wir eine Erneuerung der Sicherheitsregeln.

After the incident, we plan an update of the safety rules.

Core concept

A worn or outdated thing is brought back into useful present condition through new material, design, or content.

Common phrases

  • eine Erneuerung durchführen

    carry out an update

Similar words

Modernisierung: Bringing older equipment or systems in line with modern methods or technology.
Renovierung: Restoring worn parts of a building to improve its look or performance.
Austausch: Substituting one part or item for another.
Aktualisierung: Bringing document or software content up to date.

Definition in German

Erneuerung, f. Vorgang, bei dem etwas Bestehendes erneuert, modernisiert oder wiederhergestellt wird

Word origin

The noun Erneuerung is formed from erneuern, itself built on neu, with the action-noun suffix -ung.

Usage tips

  • For software, Aktualisierung is often more specific when the main idea is bringing data or a program up to date rather than replacing or restoring it.

Other meanings

  • renewalnoun
  • refurbishmentnoun
  • revisionnoun

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