Lager/ˈlaːɡɐ/warehouse; camp; storage
Lager is a German noun that means warehouse, camp, or storage. It is pronounced /ˈlaːɡɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.a place where goods are stored, especially in a warehouse or depot(economics; storage)
a.warehouse or storehouse
Die Waren liegen im Lager und warten auf den Versand.—The goods are in the warehouse waiting to be shipped.
2.a camp where people stay temporarily, often for military or social reasons(military; social)
a.military or refugee camp
Die Soldaten schliefen im Lager am Stadtrand.—The soldiers slept in the camp on the outskirts of town.
3.a bearing (mechanical part allowing constrained relative motion)(mechanics)
a.mechanical bearing
Das Lager der Maschine muss regelmäßig geschmiert werden.—The bearing of the machine must be lubricated regularly.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Lager | — |
| Genitive | des Lagers | — |
| Dative | dem Lager | — |
| Accusative | das Lager | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Lager" mean in English?
- "Lager" means warehouse, camp, or storage. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Lager"?
- "Lager" is pronounced /ˈlaːɡɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Lager" der, die, or das?
- "Lager" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What part of speech is "Lager"?
- "Lager" is a noun in German.
