rekonstruieren
Translation
to reconstruct, to re-enact
Examples
Die Polizei rekonstruiert den Tathergang.
The police are reconstructing the sequence of events.
Das Schloss wurde originalgetreu rekonstruiert.
The castle was faithfully reconstructed.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to reconstruct sth. They are reconstructing the old church.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to rebuild, to restore; Antonyms: to destroy, to demolish
Etymology
From Latin 're-' (again) + 'construere' (to build). A direct cognate of English 'reconstruct'.
Memory Tips
It's almost identical to the English word 'reconstruct'. 'Re-' means again, and 'konstruieren' is to construct.