Experten werden das alte Gemälde in seine ursprünglichen Farben restaurieren.
English: Experts will restore the old painting to its original colours.
wiederherstellen /viːdɜhˈɛɾʃtɛlən/ · verb · CEFR B2. German translation of "restore".
See also: Vocabulary entry (German)
- Source term
- restore
- Translation
- wiederherstellen
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- verb
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| Dictionary form | wiederherstellen |
|---|---|
| Use note | Use the form shown here as the lookup form. |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + wiederherstellen
- Examples
- Wir müssen oft wiederherstellen.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
Das Team arbeitete die ganze Nacht, um dem Dorf den Strom wiederherzustellen.
English: The team worked all night to restore power to the village.
Wenn wir mehr Bäume pflanzen, können wir die lokale Tierwelt wiederherstellen.
English: If we plant more trees, we may restore the local wildlife.
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