renovieren
Translation
to renovate, to redecorate, to restore
Examples
Wir renovieren unsere Wohnung.
We are renovating our flat.
Das alte Haus wurde komplett renoviert.
The old house was completely renovated.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) renovieren to renovate sth. We are renovating the bathroom.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sanieren (to refurbish), modernisieren (to modernise), erneuern (to renew)
Etymology
From Latin 'renovare' (re- 'again' + novus 'new'). It literally means 'to make new again'.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'renovate', making it easy to remember.