Manutenere
Example: Devo manutenere la macchina per farla funzionare bene.
Definition
"Manutenere" means to keep something in good condition by regularly repairing or servicing it, such as maintaining a machine to ensure it works well over time.
Etymology
The word "manutenere" comes from the Latin roots 'manu-' meaning 'hand' and 'tenere' meaning 'to hold.' It originally implied holding or keeping something by hand, which evolved into the modern sense of maintaining or preserving an object or system. Did you know it literally suggests 'holding by hand' to keep something functional?
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