die Gewährleistung
Translation
warranty, guarantee, liability
Examples
Das Produkt hat zwei Jahre Gewährleistung.
The product has a two-year warranty.
Die Gewährleistung deckt Materialfehler ab.
The warranty covers material defects.
Grammar Patterns
Gewährleistung ((auf et4)) warranty on sth. The car has a warranty on the engine.
Gewährleistung ((für et4)) warranty for sth. There is no warranty for used parts.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Garantie, Haftung, Bürgschaft
Etymology
From 'gewähren' (to grant/guarantee) + 'Leistung' (performance) + '-ung' (noun suffix). Literally 'the granting of a performance'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'guaranteed performance'. It's a formal, legal term for warranty, often used in contracts.