Die Wartung
Example: Die Wartung der Maschine erfolgt alle sechs Monate regelmäßig.
Definition
"Die Wartung" refers to the regular maintenance or servicing of machinery, equipment, or systems to ensure they function properly and to prevent breakdowns. For example, "die Wartung der Maschine" means the maintenance of the machine, typically performed periodically.
Etymology
The word "die Wartung" comes from the German verb "warten," meaning to wait or to watch. Historically, it evolved to mean the act of watching over or attending to something, such as machinery, to keep it in good working order. Did you know? The connection between waiting and maintenance highlights the idea of careful attention over time.
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"Die Wartung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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