lagern
Translation
to store, to stock, to camp
Examples
Wir lagern die Waren im Keller.
We store the goods in the cellar.
Die Soldaten lagern am Fluss.
The soldiers are camping by the river.
Der Wein muss kühl gelagert werden.
The wine must be stored in a cool place.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((somewhere)) lagern to store sth. somewhere We store the furniture in the attic.
((somewhere)) lagern to camp somewhere The tourists are camping by the lake.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aufbewahren (to keep), speichern (to save), campen (to camp)
Etymology
Derived from the noun 'das Lager', which means 'the warehouse' or 'the camp'. The verb describes the action done in a 'Lager'.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'das Lager' has two main meanings: warehouse and camp. The verb 'lagern' corresponds to both: to store (in a warehouse) and to camp.