German word

Rekonstruktion

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁekɔnˌstʁʊkˈtsi̯oːn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounreconstruction

Example

Die Rekonstruktion des Systems dauerte mehrere Wochen.

The reconstruction of the system took several weeks.

Illustration for Rekonstruktion (reconstruction)

More examples

Die Rekonstruktion eines Unfalls half, die Ursache zu klären.

The reconstruction of an accident helped clarify the cause.

Core concept

Fragments, records, or ruins are assembled into a coherent picture of an earlier state.

Common phrases

  • die Rekonstruktion eines Unfalls

    reconstruction of an accident

Similar words

Wiederaufbau: The rebuilding of a building or town after destruction or severe damage.
Wiederherstellung: The return of a damaged function or condition to its former state.
Restaurierung: The repair and preservation of damaged artworks or historic buildings.
Nachbildung: A copy made to resemble something in shape or material.

Definition in German

Die methodische Nachbildung eines früheren Zustands auf Grundlage vorhandener Hinweise oder Daten.

Word origin

Rekonstruktion is formed from rekonstruieren with the noun-forming suffix -tion, while the verb reflects Latin re- 'again' and construere 'build together'.

Usage tips

  • As a feminine noun, Rekonstruktion takes die in the nominative and forms its plural as Rekonstruktionen.

Other meanings

  • restorationnoun
  • reproductionnoun
  • rebuildingnoun

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