konservieren
Translation
to preserve, to conserve, to can
Examples
Wir konservieren Obst für den Winter.
We preserve fruit for the winter.
Das alte Gebäude wurde gut konserviert.
The old building was well preserved.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) to preserve sth. We preserve the vegetables from our garden.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to make durable, to maintain, to keep
Etymology
From Latin 'conservare' (to keep, preserve). Same root as the English 'conserve'.
Memory Tips
It looks and sounds almost identical to 'conserve'. You 'conserve' food by 'konservieren' it.