das Lager
Translation
warehouse, storeroom, camp, stock
Examples
Die neuen Waren sind im Lager.
The new goods are in the warehouse.
Wir schlagen unser Lager am Fluss auf.
We are setting up our camp by the river.
Grammar Patterns
in dem Lager (location) in the warehouse/camp The goods are in the warehouse.
ein Lager aufschlagen (action) to set up a camp We are setting up a camp by the river.
Similar Words
Synonyms: warehouse, depot, storeroom; Antonyms: -
Etymology
From Old High German 'legar' (a place to lie), related to 'liegen' (to lie).
Memory Tips
Think of 'lager' beer, which is 'stored' (gelagert) to mature. This connects to the meaning of 'storage' or 'warehouse'.