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10 Language-to-English DictionariesUpkeep
/ˈʌp.kiːp/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The process of keeping something in good condition; the cost or work required for maintenance.
"The high cost of upkeep makes older historic houses difficult to maintain." - 2
The financial support or maintenance provided for someone's living expenses.
"He provided funds for the upkeep of his elderly parents."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the phrasal verb 'to keep up', which dates back to Middle English from Old English and Germanic roots. The noun form 'upkeep' emerged in the late 16th century, originally denoting the act of maintaining something in good condition or the financial cost required to do so.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Upkeep" is said worldwide
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entretien
Transliteration: /ɑ̃.tʁə.tjɛ̃/
"Les frais d'entretien de cette voiture sont très élevés."
Instandhaltung
Transliteration: /ˈɪnʃtantˌhaltʊŋ/
"Die Instandhaltung des historischen Gebäudes erfordert viel Geld."
manutenzione
Transliteration: /manu.tenˈtsjo.ne/
"La manutenzione della casa richiede tempo e denaro."
mantenimiento
Transliteration: /mante.niˈmjen.to/
"El mantenimiento de la piscina requiere un cuidado constante."
manutenção
Transliteration: /mɐ̃.tu.nɨˈsɐ̃w̃/
"O custo de manutenção deste carro é alto."
रखरखाव
Transliteration: rakhrakhav
"इस पुराने मकान का रखरखाव बहुत खर्चीला है।"
保养
Transliteration: bǎoyǎng
"这台机器需要定期保养。"
유지비
Transliteration: yujibi
"이 차는 유지비가 너무 많이 든다."
維持管理
Transliteration: ijikanri
"古い建物の維持管理には莫大な費用がかかる。"
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