NOUN
Instandhaltung/ɪnˈʃtantˌhaltʊŋ/maintenance; upkeep
Instandhaltung is a German noun that means maintenance or upkeep. It is pronounced /ɪnˈʃtantˌhaltʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Instandhaltungen".
Definitions
1.regular actions or measures to keep something in proper working condition(technical; property)
a.activities aimed at preserving functionality and value
Die regelmäßige Instandhaltung der Maschinen ist für die Produktion unerlässlich.—The regular maintenance of the machines is essential for production.
b.measures to repair or prevent faults
Für die Instandhaltung des Gebäudes ist der Hausmeister verantwortlich.—The caretaker is responsible for the maintenance of the building.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Instandhaltung | die Instandhaltungen |
| Genitive | der Instandhaltung | der Instandhaltungen |
| Dative | der Instandhaltung | den Instandhaltungen |
| Accusative | die Instandhaltung | die Instandhaltungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Instandhaltung" mean in English?
- "Instandhaltung" means maintenance or upkeep. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Instandhaltung"?
- "Instandhaltung" is pronounced /ɪnˈʃtantˌhaltʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Instandhaltung" der, die, or das?
- "Instandhaltung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Instandhaltung"?
- The plural of "Instandhaltung" is "Instandhaltungen".
- What part of speech is "Instandhaltung"?
- "Instandhaltung" is a noun in German.
