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Aufrechterhaltung
/ˈaʊ̯fʁɛçtɐˌhaltʊŋ/
maintenance
Die Aufrechterhaltung der öffentlichen Ordnung ist eine wichtige Aufgabe der Polizei.
The maintenance of public order is an important task of the police.
formal
The act of keeping something in an existing state or condition
Die Aufrechterhaltung der Stabilität des Finanzsystems ist entscheidend.
The maintenance of the stability of the financial system is crucial.
Often used in technical, legal, or administrative contexts.
Engineering
technical
The act of keeping something functioning or operational
Die Aufrechterhaltung der Temperatur in diesem System erfordert ständige Überwachung.
Maintaining the temperature in this system requires constant monitoring.
Common in engineering and systems management.
Collocations
Aufrechterhaltung der Ordnungmaintenance of orderAufrechterhaltung der Stabilitätmaintenance of stabilityAufrechterhaltung der Sicherheitmaintenance of securityAufrechterhaltung der Versorgungmaintenance of supply
Antonyms
Pro Tip
Common Collocations
This word often appears in compound nouns like 'Sicherheitsaufrechterhaltung' (security maintenance) or 'Stabilitätsaufrechterhaltung' (stability maintenance). Breaking it down helps with understanding.
Gold Rule
Formal Context
Use 'Aufrechterhaltung' in formal or technical writing. For everyday situations, simpler terms like 'Erhaltung' or 'Bewahrung' may be more appropriate.
Word Origin
Compound of 'aufrecht' (upright, straight) + 'Haltung' (attitude, posture). Literally 'keeping upright', evolved to mean maintaining a state or condition.
Usage Notes
Primarily used in formal contexts such as law, administration, engineering, and technical fields. Avoid using in casual conversation.
Word Breakdown
aufrecht
upright, straight, correct
adjectiveHaltung
attitude, posture, maintenance
nounDeutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch