der Nachschub
Translation
supplies, reinforcements, replenishment
Examples
Der Nachschub an Lebensmitteln ist knapp.
The supply of food is scarce.
Die Armee wartet auf Nachschub.
The army is waiting for reinforcements.
Grammar Patterns
the supply of ((sth.)) Der Nachschub an Munition ist gesichert.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Versorgung (supply), Verstärkung (reinforcement); Antonyms: Mangel (shortage)
Etymology
From 'nach-' (after) + 'Schub' (push, shove). Literally an 'after-push', meaning something that follows to replenish.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'pushing' (Schub) new supplies 'after' (nach) the old ones have been used up.