German word

Sanierung

Pronunciation

IPA/zaˈniːʁʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounrenovation

Example

Die Sanierung des Hauses beginnt im Frühjahr.

The renovation of the house begins in spring.

Illustration for Sanierung (renovation)

More examples

Nächstes Jahr wollen wir eine Sanierung durchführen.

Next year we plan to undertake a renovation.

Core concept

A worn building or system is made sound and usable again through extensive repairs and upgrades.

Common phrases

  • eine Sanierung durchführen

    undertake a renovation

  • für die Sanierung sparen

    save for the renovation

  • die Kosten der Sanierung

    the costs of the renovation

Similar words

Renovierung: Work that refreshes a home or room and improves its appearance or convenience.
Umbau: Major building work changes a layout or structure for a different use or form.
Reparatur: Fixing a damaged part so a device, system, or object works normally again.
Modernisierung: Upgrading equipment or systems to improve performance, efficiency, or compliance with current norms.

Definition in German

Sanierung bezeichnet die umfassende Instandsetzung oder Modernisierung von Gebäuden, Anlagen oder Strukturen mit dem Ziel, Funktion und Sicherheit wiederherzustellen oder zu verbessern.

Word origin

Sanierung is formed from German sanieren with -ung; sanieren ultimately derives from Latin sanare, 'to heal' or 'make healthy'.

Usage tips

  • Sanierung usually suggests a substantial project, whereas Reparatur often means fixing a specific fault and Renovierung often emphasizes renewing or improving a space.

Other meanings

  • repairnoun
  • remodelingnoun
  • reconstructionnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • sanierenrenovateverb
  • Saniererrenovation contractornoun
  • sanierbarrepairableadjective

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