saniert

Saniert is the past participle of the German verb sanieren and is used as an adjective or predicate to describe something that has undergone renovation, rehabilitation, or modernization. The term covers physical improvements as well as changes aimed at restoring health or functionality, including economic or organizational reforms.

In the real estate and construction context, saniert indicates that a building, part of a building, or an apartment has been refurbished and brought up to current standards. Typical features associated with a saniert property may include new windows, improved insulation, updated heating and plumbing, and modern electrical systems. Phrases like "eine sanierte Wohnung" or "das sanierte Gebäude" are common in listings and reports, where the emphasis is on the completion of substantial improvements rather than cosmetic changes alone.

Beyond buildings, sanieren can also refer to the rehabilitation of companies, budgets, or public institutions. In business or financial contexts, it denotes restructuring, recapitalization, or other measures intended to restore financial health and operational viability. The related noun Sanierung is used for the process, for example in insolvency or fiscal contexts.

Etymology: the term derives from the verb sanieren, which ultimately traces back to the Latin sanare meaning "to heal." In German, the concept broadened from its medical sense to denote restoration and overhaul across various domains, especially from the 19th century onward.