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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.
protection
'der Schutz' and 'die Bewahrung' both have to do with something not being damaged, destroyed, or lost. 'Schutz' is more general and can also refer to a direct danger, for example protection from rain, violence, or illness. 'Bewahrung' places more emphasis on preserving something in its current condition. The word is especially suitable for nature, culture, old buildings, or traditions. So 'Schutz' is more like: keeping danger away. 'Bewahrung' is more like: preserving something valuable.
Für die Bewahrung alter Lieder sammelt der Verein Geschichten aus dem Dorf.
To preserve old songs, the association collects stories from the village.
Im Park stehen junge Bäume unter besonderem Schutz.
In the park, young trees are under special protection.