German Conversation · Level 36
73 words
German word
restaurieren
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁestaʊ̯ˈʁiːʁən/
Meaning
- verbrestore
Example
Das Museum restauriert das antike Gemälde.
The museum restores the antique painting.
More examples
Die Stadt ließ die beschädigte Statue restaurieren.
The city had the damaged statue restored.
Core concept
A conservator carefully returns a faded painting or historic building toward its original appearance.
Common phrases
eine Fassade restaurieren
restore a building facade
eine Orgel restaurieren
restore an organ
Similar words
reparieren: To repair damaged parts of a machine or piece of furniture for continued use.
ausbessern: To mend small holes or worn spots in fabric or other surfaces.
renovieren: To modernize a building or room with new fittings and finishes.
konservieren: To protect artworks or documents from deterioration and keep them in good condition.
Definition in German
etwas, besonders Kunstwerke oder Gebäude, durch sorgfältige Behandlung oder Konservierung in den ursprünglichen Zustand oder das ursprüngliche Aussehen zurückbringen
Word origin
German restaurieren comes through French restaurer from Latin restaurare, meaning to rebuild or renew.
Usage tips
- Restaurieren usually concerns professional conservation of art or historic structures, while reparieren more often covers ordinary functional repairs.
Other meanings
- repairverb
- reconstructverb
Opposites
- vernichtenannihilateverb
Related words
- Restauratorinwoman restorernoun
- Restaurationsbetriebrestoration companynoun