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reconstruction in German

reconstruction in German is Rekonstruktion, Wiederaufbau — reconstruction means the process of rebuilding something, or the rebuilt result.

reconstruction in German

Rekonstruktion
noun
Rekonstruktion
noun
The act of restoring something to an earlier state.
Wiederaufbau
noun
The act of restoring something to an earlier state.

What does "reconstruction" mean?

  1. noun The process of rebuilding something, or the rebuilt result.
    "After the fire, the reconstruction of the old theatre was funded by local donations."
  2. noun A detailed retelling of events leading up to something, often used by investigators.
    "The detective gave a careful reconstruction of the evening, minute by minute."
  3. noun Capitalized: the period after the American Civil War (1865-1877) when the US tried to reintegrate the former Confederate states.
    "Many freed people sought education and work during Reconstruction in the American South."
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reconstruction in a sentence

  • After the fire, the reconstruction of the old theatre was funded by local donations.
  • Reconstruction of the town center took nearly two years after the earthquake.
  • The detective gave a careful reconstruction of the evening, minute by minute.
  • A video reconstruction of the crash helped the jury understand what happened.

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What is "reconstruction" in German?
"reconstruction" in German is Rekonstruktion, Wiederaufbau. reconstruction means: The process of rebuilding something, or the rebuilt result.
How do you use "reconstruction" in a sentence?
Example: "After the fire, the reconstruction of the old theatre was funded by local donations." In German, "reconstruction" is Rekonstruktion, Wiederaufbau.
Are there other ways to say "reconstruction" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "reconstruction": Rekonstruktion, Wiederaufbau.
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