renovation work
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renovation work
An activity or project in which a building, apartment, or room is renewed, restored, or modernized. The word is very often used in the plural ('Renovierungsarbeiten', renovation works/renovation work).
Die aufwendige Renovierungsarbeit am alten Badezimmer hat sich wirklich gelohnt.
The extensive renovation work on the old bathroom was really worth it.
The word consists of 'die Renovierung' (renovation), the linking '-s-', and 'die Arbeit' (work). So it literally describes work that takes place as part of a renovation.
Die Renovierungsarbeit im Keller dauert länger als geplant.
The renovation work in the basement is taking longer than planned.
Most of the time, people speak of 'Renovierungsarbeiten' (renovation work) in the plural. This is because a renovation often includes many different tasks, such as painting, laying flooring, etc.
Nächsten Monat beginnen die Renovierungsarbeiten in unserer Wohnung.
The renovation work in our apartment begins next month.
Common verbs used with this noun are 'durchführen' (to carry out), 'machen' (to do), 'planen' (to plan), 'beginnen' (to begin), and 'abschließen' (to complete).
Eine Fachfirma wird die Renovierungsarbeiten durchführen.
A specialist company will carry out the renovation work.
renovation work
Renovierungsarbeit and Umbauarbeit both refer to work carried out on an existing building. Renovierungsarbeit tends to mean renewing or refreshing what is already there, while Umbauarbeit significantly changes the building’s structure or layout. If walls or rooms are rearranged, Umbauarbeit is the better term; for renewing what already exists, Renovierungsarbeit is more appropriate.
Die Renovierungsarbeiten in der Wohnung umfassten neue Wände, Böden und eine frische Wandfarbe.
The renovation work in the apartment included new walls, floors, and a fresh coat of paint.
Die Umbauarbeiten in der Wohnung veränderten die Raumaufteilung und machten aus zwei Zimmern ein großes.
The renovation work in the apartment changed the layout and turned two rooms into one large room.
