German word

Verpflegung

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈpfleːgʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncatering

Example

Während des Seminars waren die Verpflegungen im Preis inbegriffen.

During the seminar, catering was included in the price.

Illustration for Verpflegung (catering)

More examples

Für das Benefizkonzert organisierten Ehrenamtliche die Verpflegung.

For the charity concert, volunteers arranged the catering.

Core concept

An organized supply of meals and drinks included in the practical running of a venue, trip, or facility.

Common phrases

  • inklusive Verpflegung

    catering included

  • Verpflegung anbieten

    offer catering

Similar words

Essen: Everyday food or a dish prepared for eating.
Catering: An outside provider's service of preparing and serving food for an event.
Mahlzeit: A single serving of food at one time, such as breakfast or lunch.
Bewirtung: Providing food and drinks to guests as a welcoming service.

Definition in German

Versorgung mit Speisen und Getränken, meist als organisierter Service bei Veranstaltungen, Unterkünften oder Einrichtungen.

Word origin

Verpflegung belongs to the German word family of pflegen, whose basic sense is care, and its -ung ending names the resulting provision or service.

Usage tips

  • In compounds, Verpflegung helps specify what is included, as in Vollverpflegung for full board and Selbstverpflegung for self-catering.

Other meanings

  • foodnoun
  • provisionsnoun

Opposites

  • Selbstverpflegungself-cateringnoun

Related words

  • verpflegenprovide foodverb
  • Verpflegungskostencatering costsnoun
  • Verpflegungsservicecatering servicenoun

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