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reserve
Etwas, das man zurückhält oder aufbewahrt, damit man es später nutzen kann.
The German word "Reserve" is a noun that means reserve, backup, or spare. It is borrowed from the Latin word reservare, meaning "to keep back." In German, it refers to something set aside for future use or as a backup, such as extra resources, personnel, or time.
Words the word is made of:
"Reserve" is not a compound word in German but a direct borrowing.
Similar words:
- Ersatz (replacement)
- Vorrat (supply, stock)
- Rücklage (reserve fund)
Differences:
- Reserve often implies something intentionally set aside, ready to be used if needed.
- Ersatz emphasizes a substitute that replaces something missing or broken.
- Vorrat refers more generally to a stockpile or inventory.
- Rücklage is specific to financial reserves or savings.
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Examples
Wir haben eine Reserve für Notfälle.noun
We have a reserve for emergencies.
Sie legen immer eine Reserve beiseite.noun
They always set aside a reserve.
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