German Conversation · Level 65
75 words
German word
Lager
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈlaːgɐ/
Meaning
- neuter nounwarehouse
Example
Die Kisten stehen im Lager.
The crates are in the warehouse.
More examples
Die Ersatzteile sind noch auf Lager.
The spare parts are still in stock.
Core concept
A bounded place holding stored goods, a group of people, or both for a period.
Common phrases
im Lager
in the warehouse
auf Lager
in stock
Similar words
Warenlager: A facility for storing large quantities of goods for a shop or factory.
Lagerhaus: A large building constructed for storing cargo or goods.
Zeltlager: A temporary outdoor camp where participants stay in tents.
Lagerraum: A small room or space inside a building for storing things.
Definition in German
Platz oder Gebäude, das als Sammel- und Aufbewahrungsort für Dinge dient; im weiteren Sinne auch ein vorübergehender Aufenthalts- oder Zeltplatz.
Word origin
The noun Lager comes from the Germanic root seen in liegen and originally named a place for staying or putting things down.
Usage tips
- Compounds usually clarify the sense: Warenlager means warehouse, while Zeltlager means camp.
Other meanings
- stocknoun
- campnoun
Related words
- lagernstoreverb
- Lagerungstoragenoun
- Lageristwarehouse workernoun