Remodeling Meaning in English

word · lemma: remodel

US

ɹɪˈmɑdəɫɪŋ/, /ɹɪˈmɑdɫɪŋ

ri-MAH-duh-ling

UK

ɹɪmˈɒdəl

ri-MOD-uhl

Definition

The process of changing or improving the structure, design, or layout of something, often a building or room.

Usage & Nuances

Common in home improvement context, especially in American English. 'Remodeling' usually means significant changes, not just small updates. Collocations: 'kitchen remodeling', 'bathroom remodeling'. In UK English, 'renovation' is more common for similar work.

• Spanish: reforma - remodelación
• Portuguese (BR): reforma - remodelação
• Portuguese (PT): renovação - remodelação
• Chinese (Simplified): 翻新 - 改造
• Chinese (Traditional): 翻新 - 改造
• Hindi: पुनर्निर्माण - पुनरूपांतर
• Arabic: تجديد
• Bengali: পুনর্গঠন - সংস্কার (ভবন) - পুনর্নির্মাণ
• Russian: реконструкция - перепланировка - ремонт (капитальный)
• Japanese: リモデリング - 改装 - 改築
• Vietnamese: cải tạo - tu sửa
• Korean: 리모델링 - 개조 - 리노베이션
• Turkish: yenileme - tadilat - yeniden düzenleme
• Urdu: تجدید کاری - ازسرنو سازی
• Indonesian: renovasi - pemugaran

Example Sentences

We are remodeling our kitchen this summer.

basic

The office is closed for remodeling.

basic

They finished the bathroom remodeling yesterday.

basic

After the remodeling, the house feels brand new.

natural

We need a permit before starting any remodeling work.

natural

His parents spent months on the basement remodeling project.

natural