die Instandhaltungsarbeit
Translation
maintenance work, upkeep, servicing
Examples
Die Instandhaltungsarbeit an der Brücke ist notwendig.
The maintenance work on the bridge is necessary.
Grammar Patterns
maintenance work ((on sth.)) maintenance work on sth. The maintenance work on the machine is important.
Similar Words
Wartung (servicing), Pflege (care), Unterhalt (upkeep)
Etymology
Composed of 'in' (in) + 'Stand' (state) + 'halten' (to hold) + '-ung' (nominalizer) + 'Arbeit' (work). Literally 'in-state-holding-work'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'Arbeit' (work) you do to 'halten' (hold) something 'in Stand' (in a good state).