die Wahrung
Translation
preservation, safeguarding, maintenance, protection
Examples
Die Wahrung der Menschenrechte ist wichtig.
The safeguarding of human rights is important.
Er handelt in Wahrung seiner Interessen.
He acts in preservation of his interests.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.gen)) the preservation/safeguarding of sth. The Wahrung of peace is the main goal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: preservation, safeguarding, protection; Antonyms: violation, disregard
Etymology
From the verb 'wahren' (to preserve, safeguard), with the noun-forming suffix '-ung'. Related to English 'ware' as in 'beware'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to 'wahr' (true). 'Wahrung' is the act of keeping something, like rights or interests, 'true' and intact. It's often used in formal or legal contexts.