die Instandhaltung
Translation
maintenance, upkeep, servicing
Examples
Die Instandhaltung der Maschinen ist teuer.
The maintenance of the machines is expensive.
Regelmäßige Instandhaltung ist wichtig.
Regular maintenance is important.
Grammar Patterns
die Instandhaltung ((et2)) (the maintenance of sth.) The maintenance of the building is important.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Wartung (servicing), die Pflege (care), der Unterhalt (upkeep)
Etymology
Derived from the phrase 'instand halten' (to maintain). It's a compound of 'in' (in), 'Stand' (state), and 'Haltung' (keeping).
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'in-stand-holding'. You are 'holding' something 'in' a good 'stand' or state.