die Sanierungsarbeiten
Translation
renovation work, refurbishment work, redevelopment work
Examples
Die Sanierungsarbeiten am Gebäude dauern an.
The renovation work on the building is ongoing.
Wegen Sanierungsarbeiten ist die Straße gesperrt.
The road is closed due to renovation work.
Grammar Patterns
((Sanierungsarbeiten)) ((an+3)) renovation work on sth. The renovation work on the town hall will begin soon.
Similar Words
Renovierungsarbeiten (renovation works), Restaurierungsarbeiten (restoration works)
Etymology
From 'Sanierung' (renovation, from Latin 'sanare' - to heal) and 'Arbeiten' (works, plural).
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'healing work' for a building. 'Sanierung' is like making something healthy or 'sane' again.