restaurieren
Translation
to restore, to renovate, to refurbish
Examples
Der Tischler restauriert den alten Schrank.
The carpenter is restoring the old cabinet.
Die Kirche wurde sorgfältig restauriert.
The church was carefully restored.
Grammar Patterns
to restore ((sth.)) Der Tischler restauriert den alten Schrank.
Similar Words
Synonyms: renovieren, sanieren, wiederherstellen
Etymology
Derived from Latin 'restaurare' (to rebuild, restore), composed of 're-' (again) and 'staurare' (to establish).
Memory Tips
Think of the connection to 'restaurant'. A restaurant 'restores' your energy, and 'restaurieren' 'restores' an old building or piece of furniture.