die Schönheitsreparatur
Translation
cosmetic repairs, redecoration
Examples
Der Mieter muss Schönheitsreparaturen durchführen.
The tenant must carry out cosmetic repairs.
Diese Kosten sind für Schönheitsreparaturen.
These costs are for cosmetic repairs.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) to carry out cosmetic repairs The tenant must carry out Schönheitsreparaturen.
Similar Words
die Renovierung (renovation), die Instandsetzung (refurbishment)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Schönheit' (beauty) and 'Reparaturen' (repairs). Literally 'beauty repairs'.
Memory Tips
Imagine doing repairs just to improve the 'beauty' of a place, such as a fresh coat of paint. These are cosmetic fixes.