der Denkmalschutz
Translation
monument protection, historic preservation
Examples
Dieses Gebäude steht unter Denkmalschutz.
This building is under historic preservation protection.
Der Denkmalschutz verbietet den Abriss.
Historic preservation laws prohibit the demolition.
Grammar Patterns
to be under historic preservation protection The house is under historic preservation protection.
Similar Words
Erhaltung (preservation), Bewahrung (conservation)
Etymology
From 'Denkmal' (monument) and 'Schutz' (protection). Literally 'monument protection'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'shield' (Schutz) protecting a 'monument' (Denkmal). Often implies legal protection.