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preserve in German

preserve in German is Eingemachtes, Konserve, Naturreservat — preserve means to keep something safe from harm, damage, or decay.

preserve in German

Eingemachtes
noun
A sweet spread made of any of a variety of fruits.
Konserve
noun
A sweet spread made of any of a variety of fruits.
Naturreservat
noun
A reservation, a nature preserve.
Naturschutzgebiet
noun
A reservation, a nature preserve.
bewahren
verb
To protect; to keep from harm or injury.
erhalten
verb
To protect; to keep from harm or injury.
bewahren
verb
To maintain throughout; to keep intact.
aufrechterhalten
verb
To maintain throughout; to keep intact.

What does "preserve" mean?

  1. verb To keep something safe from harm, damage, or decay.
    "Volunteers are working to preserve the coastal path before the cliffs wear away."
  2. noun A sweet spread made by cooking fruit with sugar.
    "My aunt makes plum preserve every autumn and gives a jar to each neighbour."
  3. noun An area set aside to protect wildlife or a particular activity.
    "Rangers patrol the game preserve to keep the animals safe from poachers."
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preserve in a sentence

  • Volunteers are working to preserve the coastal path before the cliffs wear away.
  • They worked hard to preserve the old building from demolition.
  • My aunt makes plum preserve every autumn and gives a jar to each neighbour.
  • Would you like some raspberry preserve with your scone?

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What is "preserve" in German?
"preserve" in German is Eingemachtes, Konserve, Naturreservat. preserve means: To keep something safe from harm, damage, or decay.
How do you use "preserve" in a sentence?
Example: "Volunteers are working to preserve the coastal path before the cliffs wear away." In German, "preserve" is Eingemachtes, Konserve, Naturreservat.
Are there other ways to say "preserve" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "preserve": Eingemachtes, Konserve, Naturreservat, Naturschutzgebiet, bewahren, erhalten.
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