restoration
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restoration
The process by which an old or damaged object (e.g., a work of art, a building) is returned to its original condition.
Die Restaurierung der alten Kirche wird mehrere Jahre dauern.
The restoration of the old church will take several years.
'Restaurierung' (restoration) is the nominalization of the verb 'restaurieren' (to restore). The ending '-ung' is attached to a verb stem to form a feminine noun that describes the process or result of the action.
Die Restaurierung des alten Schlosses war sehr teuer.
The restoration of the old castle was very expensive.
To say what is being restored, you usually use the genitive or the preposition 'von' (of) with the dative. The genitive is more common in written language.
Die Restaurierung des Doms ist fast abgeschlossen.
The restoration of the cathedral is almost complete.
Common verbs used with 'Restaurierung' (restoration) are 'durchführen' (to carry out), 'beginnen' (to begin), 'abschließen' (to complete), or 'dauern' (to last/take time).
Ein Team von Experten wird die Restaurierung durchführen.
A team of experts will carry out the restoration.
revolution
'die Revolution' and 'die Restaurierung' can both concern political or social orders. But they point in opposite directions. A revolution aims to strongly change or overthrow the old order. A restoration aims to reestablish an earlier order. What matters here is not the restoration of a building or picture, but the political meaning. Memory aid: revolution means upheaval; restoration means return.
Die Restaurierung der alten Ordnung wurde von vielen Bürgern kritisch gesehen.
The restoration of the old order was viewed critically by many citizens.
Nach der Revolution bekam das Land eine völlig neue Regierung.
After the revolution, the country got a completely new government.