das Reservoir
Translation
reservoir, tank, pool, store
Examples
Das Reservoir versorgt die Stadt mit Wasser.
The reservoir supplies the city with water.
Er hat ein großes Reservoir an Wissen.
He has a large reservoir of knowledge.
Grammar Patterns
a reservoir of sth. He has a vast reservoir of knowledge.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Speicher (storage), Behälter (container), Tank (tank)
Etymology
From French 'réservoir', which comes from 'réserver' (to keep, to reserve). It shares a root with the German verb 'reservieren'.
Memory Tips
Just like the English 'reservoir', it refers to a place where something is stored, especially water. It's also used metaphorically.