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restoration
The restoration of an old or damaged object, especially a work of art, building, or piece of furniture, to its original condition.
Die Restauration des alten Schlosses wird mehrere Jahre dauern.
The restoration of the old castle will take several years.
The noun 'die Restauration' (restoration) is closely related to the verb 'restaurieren' (to restore). Both describe the process of restoring something old or damaged.
Ein Experte restauriert das alte Gemälde.
An expert is restoring the old painting.
The context makes clear which meaning is intended. If people are talking about art or buildings, it is about restoration. If people are talking about politics or an era, the historical meaning is intended.
Die Restauration der alten Kirche hat begonnen.
The restoration of the old church has begun.
When referring to the restoration of objects, 'Restauration' is often connected with the object in the genitive or with 'von' + dative. Typical phrases are 'die Restauration eines Gemäldes' (the restoration of a painting) or 'die Restauration von alten Möbeln' (the restoration of old furniture).
Die Restauration von dem alten Auto war teurer als erwartet.
The restoration of the old car was more expensive than expected.
The use of 'Restauration' for a restaurant is very rare today and sounds outdated or very elevated. You sometimes still find it in old hotel names or in historical texts.
Im Hotel „Zur Post“ lud eine alte Tafel in die „Restauration“ ein.
At the hotel 'Zur Post', an old sign invited guests into the 'Restauration' (restaurant).
economy / pub
'die Wirtschaft' and 'die Restauration' can both mean a place where you can eat or drink. With 'Wirtschaft', this sounds rather simple and traditional, like a pub or tavern. 'Restauration' in this meaning is outdated or elevated today and is much less natural in everyday language than 'Restaurant' or 'Gaststätte'. The important point is that today 'Restauration' usually does not mean a restaurant, but restoration, for example of an old painting or building. Learners can therefore easily misunderstand the word. For an ordinary place to eat or drink, 'Wirtschaft' is possible, but regional or somewhat old-fashioned; 'Restauration' should only be expected with this meaning in special or older texts.
Die Restauration des alten Gemäldes dauert mehrere Monate.
The restoration of the old painting will take several months.
Am Abend essen wir in der kleinen Wirtschaft am Marktplatz.
In the evening, we eat at the small tavern on the market square.