restoration
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restoration
The process by which something is returned to its original, earlier, or functioning state. This can refer to physical objects (e.g., buildings), digital information (data), or abstract states (e.g., health, order).
Die Wiederherstellung der historischen Fassade war sehr aufwendig.
The restoration of the historic facade was very labor-intensive.
The word is built from three parts: 'wieder' (again), 'her', and 'stellen' (to put/place). It is derived from the verb 'wiederherstellen' (to restore). The ending '-ung' turns the verb into a feminine noun that describes the process.
Die Wiederherstellung der alten Ordnung war sein Ziel.
The restoration of the old order was his goal.
This noun belongs to the word family of the verb 'wiederherstellen' (to restore). If you know the verb, you can easily derive the meaning of the noun: it is the process or result of restoring something.
Man kann gelöschte Dateien oft wiederherstellen.
Deleted files can often be restored.
To say what is being restored, German usually uses the genitive or the preposition 'von' with the dative. The genitive is somewhat more formal.
Die Wiederherstellung des Vertrauens ist eine schwierige Aufgabe.
The restoration of trust is a difficult task.
repair
A Reparatur fixes damage or a defect so that an object works again. Wiederherstellung is broader and refers to returning something to an earlier or functional state. For a specifically defective device, Reparatur is therefore usually more appropriate.
Die Wiederherstellung des früheren Zustands der Maschine dauert mehrere Tage.
Restoring the machine to its previous condition will take several days.
Die Reparatur der Maschine beseitigt den Defekt am Motor.
Repairing the machine will fix the defect in the motor.
