en inkvartering
accommodation
Definition & meaning
inkvartering refers to the act of providing lodging or accommodation, especially for soldiers or military personnel in civilian houses. In a broader context, it can refer to the arrangement of housing or accommodation for people in general.
- Military context: The act of billeting troops, requiring civilians to provide food and lodging for soldiers.
- General context: The provision of temporary or permanent housing/accommodation for individuals or groups.
Grammar & Word origin
inkvartering is a neuter noun (ett-word).
- Indefinite singular: en inkvartering
- Definite singular: inkvarteringen
- Indefinite plural: inkvarteringar
- Definite plural: inkvarteringarna
The word is derived from the verb inkvartera, which comes from the German word einquartieren. It is composed of the prefix in- (in) and kvartier (quarter/lodging), which ultimately traces back to the Latin quartarius (a fourth part).
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
Antonyms There are no direct lexical antonyms for inkvartering, but in a military context, the opposite action would be utrymning (evacuation).
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Examples
Vi söker inkvartering i staden.noun
We are looking for accommodation in the city.
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