der Instand
Translation
good condition, repair, order
Examples
Wir müssen das Haus instand setzen.
We have to repair the house.
Die Maschine wird regelmäßig instand gehalten.
The machine is regularly maintained.
Grammar Patterns
et4 instand setzen to repair sth. We have to repair the house.
et4 instand halten to maintain sth. The machine is regularly maintained.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Reparatur, Wartung
Etymology
From 'in' (in) + 'Stand' (state, condition). Literally 'in a good state'.
Memory Tips
Primarily used in fixed phrases like 'instand setzen' (to repair) and 'instand halten' (to maintain). Think of putting something 'in a good stand/condition'.