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preservation
The act of protecting something from damage, destruction, or loss and maintaining it in its condition. This often refers to cultural assets, traditions, or nature.
Die Bewahrung historischer Gebäude ist eine wichtige Aufgabe des Denkmalschutzes.
The preservation of historic buildings is an important task of monument protection.
'Die Bewahrung' (preservation) is the noun from the verb 'bewahren' (to preserve). The ending '-ung' turns the verb into a nominalization that describes the process or result of the action.
Wir müssen die alten Bräuche für die nächste Generation bewahren.
We must preserve the old customs for the next generation.
'Bewahrung' (preservation) is very often used with a genitive to say what is being preserved. Alternatively, the preposition 'von' with the dative can also be used.
Die Bewahrung des Friedens ist das oberste Ziel.
The preservation of peace is the highest goal.
The word is often used in contexts such as culture, nature, and society. Typical combinations are 'die Bewahrung des kulturellen Erbes' (the preservation of cultural heritage), 'die Bewahrung der Natur' (the preservation of nature), or 'die Bewahrung von Traditionen' (the preservation of traditions).
Umweltschutz dient der Bewahrung der Artenvielfalt.
Environmental protection serves the preservation of biodiversity.
'Bewahrung' (preservation) is a rather formal word that is often found in official texts, speeches, or newspaper articles. It belongs to elevated written language.
In seiner Rede betonte der Präsident die Wichtigkeit der Bewahrung demokratischer Werte.
In his speech, the president emphasized the importance of preserving democratic values.
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Erhaltung and Bewahrung can both refer to the lasting protection of culture, nature, or traditions. Erhaltung places greater emphasis on continuing in the existing condition, while Bewahrung emphasizes protection from damage, loss, or unwanted change. The appropriate word therefore depends on which aspect is being emphasized.
Die Bewahrung des historischen Gartens vor einer Bebauung verlangt klare Schutzregeln.
Protecting the historic garden from development requires clear conservation regulations.
Die Erhaltung des historischen Gartens verlangt regelmäßige Pflege.
Preserving the historic garden requires regular care.
