No. 12,337 in German
verwahrung
"Verwahrung" means "safekeeping" or "custody" in English.
In a sentence
Die Verwahrung wichtiger Dokumente erfordert besondere Sorgfalt.
The safekeeping of important documents requires special care.
Here, 'Verwahrung' is used to refer to the act of keeping valuables safe.
Während der Reparatur des Autos blieb es in der Verwahrung der Werkstatt.
During the car’s repair, it remained in the workshop’s custody.
In this sentence, 'Verwahrung' denotes the custody or protective holding of something by a responsible party.
Er wurde für die Verwahrung der Antiquitäten verantwortlich gemacht.
He was made responsible for the storage of the antiques.
Here, 'Verwahrung' implies the task or responsibility of keeping items secured or maintained in a specified location.
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