die Bewahrung
Translation
preservation, conservation, safeguarding
Examples
Die Bewahrung der Traditionen ist wichtig.
The preservation of traditions is important.
Er kämpft für die Bewahrung der Natur.
He is fighting for the conservation of nature.
Die Bewahrung des Friedens ist unser Ziel.
The preservation of peace is our goal.
Grammar Patterns
die Bewahrung ((+ genitive)) the preservation of... The preservation of cultural heritage is an important task.
zur Bewahrung von ((sth. dat.)) for the preservation of... Measures for the preservation of endangered species are necessary.
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Etymology
From the verb 'bewahren' (to preserve). 'be-' + 'wahren' (to keep, guard). Related to 'wahr' (true), so it has a sense of 'keeping something in its true state'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'be aware' and keeping something safe. 'Be-wahr-ung' -> Be aware and guard it.