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inventory
The totality of the items present in a room, building, or company, such as furniture, equipment, or goods.
Beim Umzug wurde das gesamte Inventar des Büros in Kisten verpackt.
During the move, the entire inventory of the office was packed into boxes.
inventory list
A detailed list of all assets and debts of a company or person at a specific point in time. The result of taking inventory.
Laut Inventar fehlen zwei Laptops und ein Drucker.
According to the inventory list, two laptops and one printer are missing.
The word 'Inventar' (inventory) is closely connected with 'Inventur' (taking inventory/stocktaking). 'Inventur' is the process of counting and listing all items, while 'Inventar' is the result of this process (the list) or the totality of the items themselves.
Einmal im Jahr machen wir eine große Inventur im Lager.
Once a year, we do a major stocktake in the warehouse.
The meaning of 'Inventar' depends heavily on context. If people are talking about physical things like furniture or equipment, the items themselves are meant. In a business or accounting context, it usually refers to the written list of these items.
Bei dem Feuer wurde das gesamte Inventar der Werkstatt zerstört.
The entire inventory of the workshop was destroyed in the fire.
When it refers to the items, 'Inventar' is often used with verbs such as 'erfassen' (to record), 'verkaufen' (to sell), or 'versichern' (to insure). The expression 'zum Inventar gehören' (to be part of the inventory) is also very common.
Die alten Maschinen gehören nicht mehr zum Inventar.
The old machines are no longer part of the inventory.
When the list is meant, typical verbs are 'aufstellen' (to compile), 'erstellen' (to create), or 'führen' (to keep). A common phrase is also 'laut Inventar' (according to the inventory list), used to refer to the information in the list.
Die Buchhaltung muss bis Ende des Monats ein Inventar erstellen.
Accounting has to create an inventory list by the end of the month.
stock / inventory
Both words can refer to what is present in a company. „Der Bestand“ tends to emphasize the existing quantity of goods or materials, whereas „das Inventar“ refers to all the individual items taken together. Use „Bestand“ for quantities and „Inventar“ for the items present as a whole.
Das Inventar des Büros umfasst Schreibtische, Stühle und mehrere Computer.
The office inventory includes desks, chairs, and several computers.
Der Bestand an Bürostühlen ist seit dem Umzug deutlich gesunken.
The stock of office chairs has fallen significantly since the move.
