die Lagerbestände
Translation
inventories, stock levels, stocks
Examples
Wir müssen die Lagerbestände reduzieren.
We have to reduce the inventories.
Die aktuellen Lagerbestände sind zu hoch.
The current stock levels are too high.
Grammar Patterns
die Lagerbestände ((+Genitive)) the inventories of sth. The company's Lagerbestände are high.
die Lagerbestände ((to reduce/increase)) to reduce/increase inventories We need to reduce die Lagerbestände.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vorräte, Warenbestände
Etymology
From 'Lager' (stock, storage) and 'Bestände' (holdings, plural of 'Bestand'). Literally 'stock holdings'.
Memory Tips
Think of the items that 'stand' (Bestand) in a 'warehouse' (Lager). 'Bestände' is the plural form.