De renovatie
Example: De renovatie van het oude huis duurt nog twee maanden.
Definition
"De renovatie" refers to the process of improving, repairing, or updating a building or structure, often to restore it to a better condition. It involves work such as fixing, remodeling, or modernizing an existing property, as in 'The renovation of the old house will take two more months.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "de renovatie" comes from the Latin 'renovatio,' meaning 'renewal' or 'restoration.' It entered Dutch through French, reflecting the idea of making something new again. Did you know? The concept of renovation has always been linked to breathing new life into old buildings or objects.
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"De renovatie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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