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Pronunciation / Transliteration: ɑ̃.tʁə.ni
"L'entretien régulier de la voiture est essentiel."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The process of preserving a condition or situation or the state of being preserved.
"Regular maintenance of the vehicle is essential for its longevity." - 2
The provision of support or assistance to someone or something.
"The maintenance of the building requires a dedicated team of workers."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'maintenance' originates from the Old French 'maintenir', which means 'to hold in the hand'. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting the act of keeping something in a particular state or condition, emphasizing the importance of preservation and support.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Maintenance" is said worldwide
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Entretien
Transliteration: ɑ̃.tʁə.ni
"L'entretien régulier de la voiture est essentiel."
Wartung
Transliteration: ˈvaʁ.tʊŋ
"Die regelmäßige Wartung des Fahrzeugs ist wichtig."
Manutenzione
Transliteration: manutenˈtsjone
"La manutenzione regolare del veicolo è fondamentale."
Mantenimiento
Transliteration: man.teniˈmento
"El mantenimiento regular del vehículo es esencial."
Manutenção
Transliteration: manu.teˈsɐ̃w
"A manutenção regular do veículo é essencial."
रखरखाव
Transliteration: rakhrakhav
"वाहन का नियमित रखरखाव आवश्यक है।"
维护
Transliteration: wéihù
"定期的车辆维护是必要的。"
유지보수
Transliteration: yujibosu
"차량의 정기적인 유지보수가 필요하다."
メンテナンス
Transliteration: mentenansu
"車両の定期的なメンテナンスが必要です。"
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