When you take care of something so it stays good, that is vedlikehold.
You do vedlikehold on your house to keep it nice. You do vedlikehold on your car so it works well.
It means making sure things are kept in good order. This way, they don't break down.
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- maintenance
- upkeep
- preservation
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The word is relatively short and follows standard Norwegian spelling rules.
Straightforward to spell once you know it.
The 'ld' at the end can be a bit tricky for English speakers, but otherwise, it's manageable.
Clear pronunciation makes it easy to recognize in spoken Norwegian.
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Huset trenger vedlikehold.
The house needs maintenance.
Vedlikehold er viktig for bilen.
Maintenance is important for the car.
De gjør vedlikehold på veien.
They are doing maintenance on the road.
Jeg betaler for vedlikehold.
I pay for maintenance.
Dette krever mye vedlikehold.
This requires a lot of maintenance.
Vedlikehold av hagen tar tid.
Maintenance of the garden takes time.
Vi har en plan for vedlikehold.
We have a plan for maintenance.
Godt vedlikehold forlenger levetiden.
Good maintenance extends the lifespan.
Wird oft verwechselt mit
This specifically refers to 'maintenance work' – the tasks involved in vedlikehold.
Meaning 'maintenance-free', describing something that doesn't require vedlikehold.
While related, 'ettersyn' means 'inspection' or 'supervision', which is often a part of maintenance but not the maintenance itself.
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Many English speakers learning Norwegian struggle with the concept of 'maintenance' because it can refer to various types of upkeep. 'Vedlikehold' specifically refers to keeping something in good repair, often mechanical or structural.
It's about maintaining functionality and condition, not necessarily 'support' or 'upkeep' in a broader sense.
Bilen trenger regelmessig vedlikehold for å fungere optimalt. (The car needs regular maintenance to function optimally.)
This is the verb form of 'vedlikehold' and can be confusing because its English equivalent 'to maintain' also has broader meanings. In Norwegian, it's about actively performing maintenance.
It's the action of carrying out the 'vedlikehold'.
Det er viktig å vedlikeholde huset ditt. (It is important to maintain your house.)
While 'holde' means 'to hold' or 'to keep', learners sometimes over-generalize it. In the context of 'maintenance', it's part of a compound word and doesn't carry the full meaning on its own.
Part of 'vedlikehold', but not interchangeable with it.
Kan du holde døren? (Can you hold the door?)
This word also means 'to maintain' or 'to uphold', but it often implies maintaining a state, standard, or level, rather than physical repair.
More about sustaining a condition or principle, less about physical repair.
Vi må opprettholde freden. (We must uphold the peace.)
'Pleie' can mean 'care' or 'nursing', and sometimes 'to tend to'. Learners might confuse it with 'maintenance' when referring to looking after something.
More about nurturing or providing care, less about routine repair.
Hun pleier hagen sin. (She tends to her garden.)
Satzmuster
X trenger Y.
Huset trenger vedlikehold.
Man utfører X på Y.
Man utfører vedlikehold på bilen.
X er viktig for Y.
Vedlikehold er viktig for å bevare verdien.
Kostnaden for X er Y.
Kostnaden for vedlikehold er høy.
Tipps
Think of 'vedlikehold' as 'wood-like-hold'
Although it's not the literal etymology, imagining 'vedlikehold' as a compound of 'ved' (wood) and 'likehold' (similar hold) can help you remember it means maintenance or upkeep, like keeping wood in good condition. This is a common way to approach compound words in Norwegian.
Related verb: å vedlikeholde
The verb form is 'å vedlikeholde', meaning 'to maintain'. This is a regular -e verb. For example, 'Jeg må vedlikeholde bilen min' means 'I must maintain my car'.
Use with common nouns
'Vedlikehold' is frequently used with nouns like 'bil' (car), 'hus' (house), 'system' (system), 'programvare' (software), 'maskin' (machine). Think about what needs upkeep in your daily life.
Formal vs. informal use
While 'vedlikehold' is a formal term, it's also commonly used in everyday conversations when discussing the maintenance of items, especially homes or vehicles. It's not overly academic.
Listen for it in instructions
You'll often hear or read 'vedlikehold' in instruction manuals or service guides for appliances, cars, or software, often in phrases like 'planlagt vedlikehold' (planned maintenance).
Distinguish from 'reparasjon'
While related, 'vedlikehold' is about preventing issues or keeping things running, whereas 'reparasjon' is about fixing something that's already broken. Think of 'vedlikehold' as proactive and 'reparasjon' as reactive.
Common phrases with 'vedlikehold'
Practice with phrases like 'kostnad for vedlikehold' (cost of maintenance), 'behov for vedlikehold' (need for maintenance), 'rutinemessig vedlikehold' (routine maintenance).
Pronunciation practice
The 'v' is like an English 'v', 'e' is like the 'e' in 'bed', 'd' is soft, 'li' like 'lee', 'ke' like 'ka' in 'cat', 'hold' like English 'hold'. Focus on pronouncing each part clearly for better understanding and recall. Try saying it slowly, then faster: ved-li-ke-hold.
Don't confuse with 'vedlikeholdsfritt'
'Vedlikeholdsfritt' means 'maintenance-free'. It's an adjective used to describe products that require little or no upkeep. Be careful with the 'fritt' (free) suffix.
Contextual usage: human relationships
While primarily for objects, 'vedlikehold' can sometimes be used metaphorically in more advanced contexts for relationships or skills, meaning the effort required to keep them strong or sharp. For example, 'vedlikehold av vennskap' (maintenance of friendships).
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10 FragenVedlikehold is about keeping something in good working order to prevent problems. Think regular oil changes for your car. Reparasjon is fixing something that's already broken. So, if your car breaks down, that's a reparasjon.
Yes, absolutely! You can talk about 'vedlikehold av vennskap' (maintenance of friendships) or 'vedlikehold av kunnskap' (maintenance of knowledge). It's about keeping things, physical or abstract, in good condition.
The most common verb is 'vedlikeholde'. For example, 'Du må vedlikeholde sykkelen din' (You must maintain your bike).
You'd use it for things like 'husvedlikehold' (house maintenance), 'bilvedlikehold' (car maintenance), or even 'vedlikehold av systemer' (system maintenance) at work. Basically, anything that needs regular care to function.
It can be both. Small things like cleaning are often 'vedlikehold' you do yourself. For bigger or more complex tasks, you might pay a professional, for example, for 'vedlikehold av varmepumpen' (maintenance of the heat pump).
That would be 'vedlikeholdskostnader'. For example, 'De høye vedlikeholdskostnadene var et problem' (The high maintenance costs were a problem).
It's a neutral word, commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. You'll hear it in everyday conversations and in official documents.
Yes, 'godt vedlikehold' (good maintenance) or 'manglende vedlikehold' (lack of maintenance) are very common. For example, 'Huset trengte godt vedlikehold' (The house needed good maintenance).
'Vedlikehold' is an uncountable noun in this context, so it doesn't typically have a plural form. You'd say 'mye vedlikehold' (a lot of maintenance) rather than 'mange vedlikehold'.
It's quite important! Norwegians generally value quality and longevity, so regular 'vedlikehold' is seen as a responsible way to protect investments, whether it's a house, a car, or even public infrastructure. It's about keeping things in good shape for the long term.
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Write a short sentence about something you own that needs vedlikehold.
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Min sykkel trenger vedlikehold.
Imagine you have a new apartment. Write a sentence saying that it needs little maintenance.
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Den nye leiligheten trenger lite vedlikehold.
Write a sentence about why vedlikehold is important for a house.
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Vedlikehold er viktig for et hus å være fint.
Why is vedlikehold important for the car?
Read this passage:
Jeg har en gammel bil. Den trenger mye vedlikehold. Jeg må bytte olje og sjekke dekkene ofte. Det koster penger, men det er viktig for at bilen skal fungere.
Why is vedlikehold important for the car?
The passage says 'det er viktig for at bilen skal fungere' (it is important for the car to function).
The passage says 'det er viktig for at bilen skal fungere' (it is important for the car to function).
What does bestemor do for vedlikehold in her garden?
Read this passage:
Min bestemor har en stor hage. Hun gjør mye vedlikehold. Hun vanner blomstene og klipper gresset. Hagen er alltid veldig pen.
What does bestemor do for vedlikehold in her garden?
The passage states 'Hun vanner blomstene og klipper gresset' (She waters the flowers and cuts the grass).
The passage states 'Hun vanner blomstene og klipper gresset' (She waters the flowers and cuts the grass).
What kind of vedlikehold does the new computer need?
Read this passage:
Jeg kjøpte en ny datamaskin. Selgeren sa at den ikke trenger mye vedlikehold. Det er bra, fordi jeg er ikke så god på tekniske ting.
What kind of vedlikehold does the new computer need?
The seller said 'den ikke trenger mye vedlikehold' (it does not need much maintenance), implying little maintenance.
The seller said 'den ikke trenger mye vedlikehold' (it does not need much maintenance), implying little maintenance.
For å unngå store reparasjoner er regelmessig ___ viktig.
To avoid major repairs, regular maintenance is important. 'Vedlikehold' fits the context of keeping something in good condition.
Bilen min trenger service, så jeg må planlegge ___ snart.
A car service is a form of maintenance. 'Vedlikehold' is the correct term for keeping the car in good working order.
Det er mye ___ involvert i å eie en gammel bygning.
Old buildings often require a lot of upkeep and repairs, which is 'vedlikehold'.
Vi må sette opp et budsjett for å dekke kostnadene for ___ av hagen.
Maintaining a garden, like weeding and pruning, falls under 'vedlikehold'.
Firmaet tilbyr ___ av IT-systemer for bedrifter.
Keeping IT systems running smoothly and updated is a form of 'vedlikehold'.
Uten skikkelig ___ vil maskinen slutte å fungere.
Machines need proper 'vedlikehold' to ensure they continue to operate correctly.
Etter år med hard bruk trengte bilen grundig ___ for å fortsette å fungere optimalt.
Bilen trengte pleie og reparasjon etter lang tids bruk.
Bygningen har et komplisert system som krever regelmessig ___ for å unngå store feil.
Regelmessig inspeksjon og reparasjon er nødvendig for å holde systemet i orden.
Mangelen på tilstrekkelig ___ førte til at maskineriet brøt sammen uventet.
Uten nødvendig pleie og reparasjon sviktet maskineriet.
For å sikre lang levetid er det essensielt med proaktivt ___ av infrastrukturen.
Proaktiv innsats for å holde infrastrukturen i god stand er avgjørende for holdbarhet.
Firmaet investerer tungt i teknisk ___ for å opprettholde konkurranseevnen.
Investeringer i å holde teknologien oppdatert og funksjonell er viktig for konkurranseevnen.
Planlegging av årlig ___ forhindrer kostbare reparasjoner og uventede nedetider.
Regelmessig planlagt pleie og reparasjon unngår større problemer og driftsstans.
This sentence means 'The building requires continuous maintenance.' 'Bygningen' is the subject, followed by the verb 'krever'. 'Kontinuerlig' describes 'vedlikehold'.
This sentence means 'We must carefully plan the maintenance of the infrastructure.' 'Vi' is the subject, 'må' is the modal verb, 'nøye' is an adverb, and 'planlegge' is the main verb. 'vedlikeholdet av infrastrukturen' is the object.
This means 'Preventive maintenance guarantees a long lifespan.' 'Forebyggende vedlikehold' acts as the subject, followed by the verb 'garanterer' and the object 'lang levetid'.
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Summary
Vedlikehold is crucial for the longevity and functionality of anything you own or manage.
- maintenance
- upkeep
- preservation
Think of 'vedlikehold' as 'wood-like-hold'
Although it's not the literal etymology, imagining 'vedlikehold' as a compound of 'ved' (wood) and 'likehold' (similar hold) can help you remember it means maintenance or upkeep, like keeping wood in good condition. This is a common way to approach compound words in Norwegian.
Related verb: å vedlikeholde
The verb form is 'å vedlikeholde', meaning 'to maintain'. This is a regular -e verb. For example, 'Jeg må vedlikeholde bilen min' means 'I must maintain my car'.
Use with common nouns
'Vedlikehold' is frequently used with nouns like 'bil' (car), 'hus' (house), 'system' (system), 'programvare' (software), 'maskin' (machine). Think about what needs upkeep in your daily life.
Formal vs. informal use
While 'vedlikehold' is a formal term, it's also commonly used in everyday conversations when discussing the maintenance of items, especially homes or vehicles. It's not overly academic.
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