renovieren
to renovate, to redecorate
verb re-no-VEE-ren Rare
Origin: from Latin 'renovare'
Usage Note
renovieren typically means to repaint, re-wallpaper, or refresh a flat's interior without structural changes. German tenancy agreements often include Schönheitsreparaturen (cosmetic repairs) clauses, though courts have frequently struck them down as unfair.
Examples
"Bevor sie einzieht, renoviert der Vermieter die Wohnung frisch."
Natural Translation
Before she moves in, the landlord gives the flat a fresh renovation.
Literal Translation
Before she moves-in, renovates the landlord the flat fresh.
Related Words
- Anmeldeformular registration form
- Anzahlung down payment, deposit (partial)
- Balkonbepflanzung balcony planting, balcony garden
- Briefkasten letterbox, post box
- Dachgeschosswohnung top-floor apartment, penthouse flat
- Eigenheim owner-occupied home, one's own home
- Eigentumswohnung owner-occupied flat; condominium apartment
- Einliegerwohnung granny flat, in-law suite, ancillary dwelling unit
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