die Versorgung
Translation
supply, provision, care, service
Examples
Die Versorgung mit Wasser ist gesichert.
The water supply is secured.
Die medizinische Versorgung ist hier sehr gut.
The medical care here is very good.
Grammar Patterns
die Versorgung ((mit+3)) the supply of (sth.) The supply of the city with electricity is stable.
die Versorgung ((von+3)) the care of (sb.) The care of old people is important.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Lieferung (delivery), die Bereitstellung (provision), die Pflege (care)
Etymology
From the verb 'versorgen' (to supply, to care for). It's composed of 'ver-' (prefix) and 'sorgen' (to worry, to care for).
Memory Tips
Think of 'sorgen' (to worry). You 'worry' about providing for someone, which leads to 'Versorgung' (provision/supply).