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upkeep in German

upkeep in German is Unterhalt, Instandhaltung, Pflege — upkeep means the ongoing work or cost of keeping something in good condition.

upkeep in German

Unterhalt
noun
Maintenance; the act or effort of keeping something in good and working condition.
Instandhaltung
noun
Maintenance; the act or effort of keeping something in good and working condition.
Pflege
noun
Maintenance; the act or effort of keeping something in good and working condition.
Wartung
noun
Maintenance; the act or effort of keeping something in good and working condition.
instandhalten
verb
(transitive, British) To maintain (something) or keep it in good repair.
pflegen
verb
(transitive, British) To maintain (something) or keep it in good repair.
unterhalten
verb
(transitive, British) To maintain (something) or keep it in good repair.
warten
verb
(transitive, British) To maintain (something) or keep it in good repair.

What does "upkeep" mean?

  1. noun The ongoing work or cost of keeping something in good condition.
    "The upkeep of an old house can be expensive."

upkeep in a sentence

  • The upkeep of an old house can be expensive.
  • Garden upkeep takes a few hours every weekend.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "upkeep" in German?

"upkeep" in German is Unterhalt, Instandhaltung, Pflege. upkeep means: The ongoing work or cost of keeping something in good condition.

How do you use "upkeep" in a sentence?

Example: "The upkeep of an old house can be expensive." In German, "upkeep" is Unterhalt, Instandhaltung, Pflege.

Are there other ways to say "upkeep" in German?

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "upkeep": Unterhalt, Instandhaltung, Pflege, Wartung, instandhalten, pflegen.

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