die Wartung
Translation
maintenance, servicing, service
Examples
Die Wartung des Autos ist wichtig.
The maintenance of the car is important.
Die Website ist wegen Wartung nicht erreichbar.
The website is unavailable due to maintenance.
Grammar Patterns
the maintenance of sth. The maintenance of the system is expensive.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Instandhaltung, die Pflege, der Service
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'warten', which besides 'to wait' also means 'to service, to maintain'. The suffix '-ung' forms a noun.
Memory Tips
You have to 'wait' ('warten') while the mechanic performs the 'Wartung' (maintenance) on your car. This connects both meanings of 'warten'.