die Reparatur
Translation
repair, mending, overhaul
Examples
Die Reparatur des Autos dauert lange.
The repair of the car takes a long time.
Das Fahrrad ist in Reparatur.
The bicycle is being repaired.
Grammar Patterns
the repair of ((sth.)) The repair of the roof is expensive.
to be in for repair The car is in for repair.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Instandsetzung, Ausbesserung; Antonyms: Beschädigung (damage), Zerstörung (destruction)
Etymology
From Latin 'reparare' (to prepare again). Cognate with the English word 'repair'.
Memory Tips
It looks and sounds almost identical to the English word 'repair'. Just remember the German spelling and that it's a feminine noun ('die').