German word

Renovierung

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁenoˈviːʁʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounrenovation

Example

Nach der Renovierung wirkt die Wohnung viel heller.

Following the renovation, the apartment appears much brighter.

Illustration for Renovierung (renovation)

More examples

Die Renovierungskosten sind höher als erwartet.

The renovation costs are higher than expected.

Core concept

Rooms, fittings, and surfaces are refreshed so an existing home feels new without becoming a different building.

Common phrases

  • Renovierungskosten

    renovation costs

  • eine Renovierung durchführen

    carry out a renovation

Similar words

Sanierung: Work that repairs damage or decay and restores a building's safety or performance.
Modernisierung: Work that updates systems or features to improve performance, comfort, or convenience.
Umbau: Work that changes a building's layout or structure for a different use.
Reparatur: Work that fixes a broken part or faulty device and restores its original function.

Definition in German

Bezeichnung für Arbeiten an einer vorhandenen Wohnung oder einem Haus, die Oberflächen, Installationen oder Ausstattung erneuern, ohne das Gebäude grundlegend umzubauen.

Word origin

The German noun Renovierung comes from renovieren plus -ung; renovieren continues Latin renovare, built from re- meaning again and novare meaning to make new.

Usage tips

  • German often uses Renovierung for work such as painting or replacing a kitchen, whereas a major structural change is more often called ein Umbau.

Other meanings

  • remodelingnoun
  • refurbishmentnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • renovierenrenovateverb
  • renovierungsbedürftigin need of renovationadjective

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