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collection
A collected stock of objects, especially props, costumes, or sets for theater, film, or photography.
Für das historische Stück haben wir auf den reichen Fundus des Stadttheaters zurückgegriffen.
For the historical play, we drew on the city theater's rich collection.
store / wealth
A large store of knowledge, experience, or resources that one can draw on.
Der Professor verfügt über einen beeindruckenden Fundus an historischem Wissen.
The professor has an impressive store of historical knowledge.
fundus
In medicine, the term for the bottom or base of a hollow organ, especially the uterus or the stomach.
Bei der gynäkologischen Untersuchung wurde der Fundus der Gebärmutter abgetastet.
During the gynecological examination, the fundus of the uterus was palpated.
'Fundus' comes from Latin and means 'bottom' or 'foundation.' This original meaning helps you understand the different uses: a foundation of props, a base of knowledge, or the bottom of an organ.
Der Autor schöpft aus einem reichen Fundus an Lebenserfahrung.
The author draws from a rich store of life experience.
A very common and useful phrase is 'auf einen Fundus zurückgreifen' (to draw on a collection/store). It works both for a stock of objects and for a store of knowledge.
Für die Kostüme konnten wir auf den Fundus des Theaters zurückgreifen.
For the costumes, we were able to draw on the theater's collection.
The context makes the meaning clear. Words like 'Theater' (theater) or 'Kostüme' (costumes) point to a stock of props or costumes. Terms like 'Wissen' (knowledge) or 'Erfahrung' (experience) indicate the figurative sense. In the medical field, it always means the base of an organ.
Das Museum besitzt einen riesigen Fundus an historischen Fotografien.
The museum owns a huge collection of historical photographs.
In the meanings 'Sammlung' (collection) and 'Wissensschatz' (store of knowledge), 'Fundus' is considered elevated language. It is used more often in written or more formal contexts.
Die Bibliothek verfügt über einen beachtlichen Fundus an seltenen Büchern.
The library has a considerable collection of rare books.
The meaning 'Boden eines Hohlorgans' (bottom of a hollow organ) is purely a technical term from medicine. You will not encounter this meaning outside that context.
Auf dem Ultraschallbild war der Fundus der Blase gut zu erkennen.
The fundus of the bladder was clearly visible on the ultrasound image.
stock / inventory
Both words can refer to the total collection of objects available in a theater or for filming. „Der Bestand“ describes the possessions recorded in a neutral way, while „der Fundus“ particularly highlights the collected props, costumes, or sets. Use „Bestand“ for a general overview and „Fundus“ for the specialized equipment and materials.
Für den historischen Film leiht das Team Kostüme aus dem Fundus.
For the historical film, the team is borrowing costumes from the collection.
Der Bestand des Theaters umfasst mehrere hundert Gegenstände.
The theater's inventory includes several hundred items.
