NOUN

Lagerstätte/ˈlaːɡɐˌʃtɛtə/deposit; storage site

Lagerstätte is a German noun that means deposit or storage site. It is pronounced /ˈlaːɡɐˌʃtɛtə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Lagerstätten".

Definitions

1.site where minerals, ores or fossils are naturally found(geology, mining)

a.geological site containing an economically significant concentration of minerals or resources

Die Bergleute erforschten eine reiche Lagerstätte von Kupfererz.The miners explored a rich deposit of copper ore.

2.place or area for storing goods(general, storage)

a.designated site for storage of materials or stock

Die gelagerten Waren werden in einer sicheren Lagerstätte aufbewahrt.The stored goods are kept in a secure storage site.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Lagerstättedie Lagerstätten
Genitiveder Lagerstätteder Lagerstätten
Dativeder Lagerstätteden Lagerstätten
Accusativedie Lagerstättedie Lagerstätten

Frequently asked questions

What does "Lagerstätte" mean in English?
"Lagerstätte" means deposit or storage site. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Lagerstätte"?
"Lagerstätte" is pronounced /ˈlaːɡɐˌʃtɛtə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Lagerstätte" der, die, or das?
"Lagerstätte" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Lagerstätte"?
The plural of "Lagerstätte" is "Lagerstätten".
What part of speech is "Lagerstätte"?
"Lagerstätte" is a noun in German.

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