Das Lager
Example: Das Lager im Motor muss regelmäßig geölt werden.
Definition
"Das Lager" in technical context refers to a bearing or a support structure within machinery that allows parts to move smoothly by reducing friction. For example, in the phrase 'Das Lager im Motor muss regelmäßig geölt werden,' it means the bearing in the motor must be regularly lubricated to ensure proper functioning.
Etymology
The German word "das Lager" originally meant 'camp' or 'storage place' and comes from the Old High German 'lagar,' meaning a place where something is laid down or stored. Over time, in technical contexts, it evolved to mean a bearing or support where parts rest or are held in position, reflecting the idea of a place where something rests or is supported.
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"Das Lager" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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