Suchen
to reclaim
01
zurückfordern
to get back something that has been lost, taken away, etc.
Transitive: to reclaim sth
Example
After years of legal battles, she finally reclaimed her family 's ancestral land.
The homeowner reclaimed her stolen jewelry after it was recovered by the police.
He reclaimed his stolen bicycle by tracking it down and retrieving it from the pawn shop.
02
wiederverwerten
to recycle and obtain useful material from waste
Transitive: to reclaim recyclable waste
Example
The recycling facility reclaimed electronic waste, such as old computers and smartphones.
The environmental organization reclaimed glass bottles from local businesses to be remolded into new glassware.
The company reclaimed plastic bottles from landfills and turned them into new packaging materials.
03
zähmen, anziehen
to train or domesticate a wild or unruly animal
Transitive: to reclaim an animal
Example
The experienced horse trainer worked tirelessly to reclaim the wild mustang.
The falconer used gentle methods to reclaim the young falcon, fostering a bond of trust and cooperation between bird and handler.
It took months of dedicated effort to reclaim the aggressive dog.
04
zurückgewinnen, rehabilitieren
to help someone overcome negative behaviors or habits
Transitive: to reclaim sb
Example
The mentorship program aims to reclaim troubled youth from a life of crime.
The community outreach initiative works to reclaim individuals involved in gang activity.
The social worker works tirelessly to reclaim victims of human trafficking.
05
zurückgewinnen, rekultivieren
to restore waste land for agricultural or other productive purposes
Transitive: to reclaim land
Example
The farmers reclaimed the marshlands by draining them and converting them into fertile fields.
The irrigation system allowed farmers to reclaim arid lands for orchards and vineyards.
Environmentalists worked to reclaim degraded lands through reforestation and soil rehabilitation initiatives.
Beispiel
After years of legal battles, she finally reclaimed her family's ancestral land.
The homeowner reclaimed her stolen jewelry after it was recovered by the police.
He reclaimed his stolen bicycle by tracking it down and retrieving it from the pawn shop.
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