Nachschub/ˈnaːxˌʃuːp/supplies; replenishment; reinforcement
Nachschub is a German noun that means supplies, replenishment, or reinforcement. It is pronounced /ˈnaːxˌʃuːp/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Nachschübe".
Definitions
1.the delivery or supply of needed materials, food, or equipment(military, logistics)
a.provision of fresh supplies to troops or operations
Die Soldaten warteten dringend auf Nachschub aus der Heimat.—The soldiers were urgently waiting for supplies from home.
b.replenishment of resources in a general context
Im Supermarkt war der Nachschub an frischem Obst knapp.—There was a shortage of replenishments of fresh fruit at the supermarket.
2.new additions or reinforcements, especially people or resources(figurative, informal)
a.extra help or people to continue an activity
Beim Umzug kam zum Glück noch Nachschub, sodass alles schneller ging.—Fortunately, some extra help came during the move, so everything went faster.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Nachschub | die Nachschübe |
| Genitive | des Nachschubs | der Nachschübe |
| Dative | dem Nachschub | den Nachschüben |
| Accusative | den Nachschub | die Nachschübe |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Nachschub" mean in English?
- "Nachschub" means supplies, replenishment, or reinforcement. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Nachschub"?
- "Nachschub" is pronounced /ˈnaːxˌʃuːp/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Nachschub" der, die, or das?
- "Nachschub" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Nachschub"?
- The plural of "Nachschub" is "Nachschübe".
- What part of speech is "Nachschub"?
- "Nachschub" is a noun in German.
