German word

Restaurierung

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁestaʊ̯ˈʁiːʁʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounrestoration

Example

Nach der Restaurierung sieht das Gemälde wieder wie neu aus.

After the restoration, the painting looks as good as new again.

Illustration for Restaurierung (restoration)

More examples

Für die konservatorische Restaurierung wurden moderne Analyseverfahren eingesetzt.

Modern analytical methods were used for the conservation treatment.

Core concept

A damaged cultural object receives precise repairs that restore its former look without erasing its original substance.

Common phrases

  • konservatorische Restaurierung

    conservation treatment

  • Restaurierung von Gemälden

    restoration of paintings

  • umfangreiche Restaurierung

    extensive restoration

Similar words

Konservierung: Measures prevent deterioration and maintain a cultural object's current condition.
Renovierung: Building work renews a home or other structure and may improve its function.
Wiederherstellung: The former condition is recovered after damage or other changes.
Reparatur: Broken parts are fixed so an object or device can work again.

Definition in German

Restaurierung bezeichnet die sachkundige Wiederherstellung und Konservierung von Kunst- oder Kulturobjekten mit dem Ziel, ihr ursprüngliches Erscheinungsbild und ihre Substanz zu bewahren.

Word origin

The noun is formed from the verb restaurieren with the suffix -ung, which names the process or result.

Usage tips

  • Restaurierung is feminine: die Restaurierung, with the plural die Restaurierungen.

Other meanings

  • conservationnoun

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