No. 3,751 in German
reserve
"Reserve" in German means "reserve" or "backup," referring to something kept for future use or as a precaution.
In a sentence
Die Reserve der Armee wurde mobilisiert.
The army's reserve was mobilized.
Reserve is used here to indicate a backup force or contingent.
Er zeigte eine gewisse Reserve gegenüber neuen Ideen.
He showed some reserve towards new ideas.
Reserve is used in the sense of hesitation or cautiousness.
Wir sollten eine Reserve an Lebensmitteln anlegen.
We should set aside a reserve of food.
Reserve refers to a stockpile or backup supply.
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