remedial work
die Nachbesserung, die Nachbesserungen
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remedial work
The subsequent improvement or correction of inadequate work or performance. In particular, in a legal context, Nachbesserung refers to remedying a defect by the manufacturer, seller, or contractor.
Der Kunde verlangte eine kostenlose Nachbesserung der fehlerhaften Reparatur.
The customer requested free remedial work on the faulty repair.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Nachbesserungen |
| genitive | der Nachbesserung |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Nachbesserung | die Nachbesserungen |
| accusative | die Nachbesserung | die Nachbesserungen |
| dative | der Nachbesserung | den Nachbesserungen |
| genitive | der Nachbesserung | der Nachbesserungen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Nachbesserung' (remedial work) is derived from the verb 'nachbessern' (to improve or correct afterward) with the ending '-ung'. Here, the verb prefix 'nach-' indicates that work that has already been carried out is improved or corrected later.
Nach der ersten Reparatur war noch eine Nachbesserung nötig.
After the first repair, further remedial work was still necessary.
'Nachbesserung' (remedial work) is especially common in conversations about sales contracts, repairs, work carried out by tradespeople, and warranty claims. It is often used with 'kostenlos' (free of charge) when the defect is to be remedied at no additional cost.
Der Handwerker führte die Nachbesserung kostenlos durch.
The tradesperson carried out the remedial work free of charge.
Common collocations include 'eine Nachbesserung verlangen' (to request remedial work), 'eine Nachbesserung fordern' (to demand remedial work), 'Anspruch auf Nachbesserung haben' (to be entitled to remedial work), and 'eine Nachbesserung durchführen' (to carry out remedial work).
Wegen des weiterhin undichten Dachs verlangte die Kundin eine weitere Nachbesserung.
Because the roof was still leaking, the customer requested further remedial work.
