NOUN

Reserve/ʁeˈzɛʁvə/reserve; reserves; backup

Reserve is a German noun that means reserve, reserves, or backup. It is pronounced /ʁeˈzɛʁvə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Reserven".

Definitions

1.supply or amount set aside for future use or emergencies(finance, resources)

a.financial assets held for emergencies or special purposes

Die Bank verfügt über große finanzielle Reserven.The bank has large financial reserves.

b.extra amount or resource kept in case it is needed

Wir sollten immer Reserven an Lebensmitteln haben.We should always have reserves of food.

2.substitute or backup, especially a person available if needed(sports, personnel)

a.person from a backup group, not part of the main team

Die Reserven kamen erst in der zweiten Halbzeit zum Einsatz.The substitutes only got to play in the second half.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Reservedie Reserven
Genitiveder Reserveder Reserven
Dativeder Reserveden Reserven
Accusativedie Reservedie Reserven

Frequently asked questions

What does "Reserve" mean in English?
"Reserve" means reserve, reserves, or backup. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Reserve"?
"Reserve" is pronounced /ʁeˈzɛʁvə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Reserve" der, die, or das?
"Reserve" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Reserve"?
The plural of "Reserve" is "Reserven".
What part of speech is "Reserve"?
"Reserve" is a noun in German.

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