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renovation work
An activity or measure carried out to renovate, modernize, or restore a building, a company, or an area. Usually used in the plural as 'Sanierungsarbeiten' (renovation works).
Die umfangreiche Sanierungsarbeit an der alten Schule wird mehrere Millionen Euro kosten.
The extensive renovation work on the old school will cost several million euros.
The word is made up of 'Sanierung' (renovation/restoration), the linking 's', and 'Arbeit' (work). 'Sanierung' comes from the verb 'sanieren' (to renovate/restore), which means to make something 'healthy' or functional again. So it is literally the work done to heal something.
Die Sanierungsarbeit am alten Rathaus ist sehr aufwendig.
The renovation work on the old town hall is very involved.
Most of the time, the word is used in the plural as 'Sanierungsarbeiten' (renovation works). This is because a renovation often includes many different activities and steps, which are collectively referred to as 'Arbeiten' (works).
Wegen der Sanierungsarbeiten ist die Brücke gesperrt.
Because of the renovation work, the bridge is closed.
Common verbs in this context are 'Sanierungsarbeiten durchführen' (to carry out renovation work), 'beginnen' (to begin), or 'abschließen' (to complete). Typical adjectives are 'umfangreich' (extensive), 'notwendig' (necessary), or 'kostspielig' (costly).
Die Firma führt umfangreiche Sanierungsarbeiten am Gebäude durch.
The company is carrying out extensive renovation work on the building.
renovation work
Renovierungsarbeit and Sanierungsarbeit can both refer to renewing an older building. Renovierungsarbeit tends to emphasize refreshing visible surfaces and fixtures, while Sanierungsarbeit focuses more on fixing fundamental defects. For new paint or floors, Renovierungsarbeit is usually the better term; for more serious damage, Sanierungsarbeit is more appropriate.
Die Sanierungsarbeiten behoben vor allem die Schäden am Dach und an den feuchten Wänden.
The renovation work mainly repaired the damage to the roof and the damp walls.
Die Renovierungsarbeiten erneuerten vor allem die Wände, Böden und die alte Küchenausstattung.
The renovation work mainly renewed the walls, floors, and the old kitchen fixtures.
