reparation
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reparations
Compensation for damage caused, especially financial or material compensation that a defeated state must pay to the victor after a war. The word is usually used in the plural.
Nach dem Ersten Weltkrieg musste Deutschland hohe Reparationen an die Alliierten leisten.
After the First World War, Germany had to pay high reparations to the Allies.
repair / regeneration
In biology and medicine, the process of healing or restoring damaged tissue or cells.
Die DNA-Reparation ist ein entscheidender Mechanismus zum Schutz des Erbguts vor Mutationen.
DNA repair is a crucial mechanism for protecting genetic material from mutations.
reparation / redress
In the legal sense, the making good of damage or injustice, which can go beyond purely financial compensation.
Das Gericht ordnete neben der Geldstrafe auch eine symbolische Reparation in Form einer öffentlichen Entschuldigung an.
In addition to the fine, the court also ordered a symbolic form of reparation in the form of a public apology.
'Reparation' (reparation) is related to the verb 'reparieren' (to repair). The ending '-ation' comes from Latin and denotes a process or result, which gives the word a formal character.
Kannst du bitte mein Fahrrad reparieren?
Can you please repair my bike?
The word 'Reparation' (reparation) always belongs to a formal or technical context. It is used in historical, biological, or legal discussions, but not in normal everyday life.
Der Professor hielt einen Vortrag über die Reparation von Kriegsschäden.
The professor gave a lecture on the reparation of war damage.
When referring to compensation after a war, the plural form 'die Reparationen' (reparations) is used almost exclusively. Typical verbs are 'fordern' (to demand), 'leisten' (to make/pay), or 'zahlen' (to pay).
Die Siegermächte forderten hohe Reparationen.
The victorious powers demanded high reparations.
In a biological or medical context, you can recognize this meaning from words like 'DNA', 'Zellen' (cells), or 'Gewebe' (tissue). Here, restoration at the cellular level is meant.
Fehler bei der Reparation von DNA können zu Krankheiten führen.
Errors in DNA repair can lead to diseases.
In a legal context, 'Reparation' (reparation/redress) refers to making good damage or harm. Signal words here are 'Gericht' (court), 'Schaden' (damage), 'Unrecht' (injustice), or 'Opfer' (victim).
Das Gericht prüft, welche Form der Reparation für das Opfer angemessen ist.
The court is examining what form of reparation is appropriate for the victim.
repair
Reparatur generally refers to restoring a damaged or defective object. In the meaning relevant here, Reparation is a specialized biological or medical term for the healing and restoration of damaged tissue or cells.
Die Reparation des geschädigten Gewebes stellt seine Funktion langsam wieder her.
The repair of the damaged tissue is slowly restoring its function.
Die Reparatur der beschädigten Pumpe stellt ihre Funktion wieder her.
Repairing the damaged pump will restore its function.
