die Wiedererrichtung
Translation
reconstruction, re-establishment, rebuilding
Examples
Die Wiedererrichtung des Gebäudes dauerte Jahre.
The reconstruction of the building took years.
Man feierte die Wiedererrichtung der Monarchie.
The re-establishment of the monarchy was celebrated.
Grammar Patterns
the reconstruction of ((sth.)) The reconstruction of the old castle was expensive.
Similar Words
der Wiederaufbau (reconstruction), die Rekonstruktion (reconstruction)
Etymology
Composed of 'Wieder-' (again) + 'errichten' (to erect, establish) + '-ung' (noun suffix). It literally means 'the act of re-establishing'.
Memory Tips
Visualize the 're-erection' of a government or a significant building. 'Wieder' sounds like 'wider' but means 'again'.