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A supply of food and drinks taken along for a journey, a hike, an expedition, or for soldiers in the field.
Für die mehrtägige Bergtour packten wir ausreichend Proviant ein.
For the multi-day mountain tour, we packed enough provisions.
'Proviant' (provisions) is a mass noun, similar to 'Milch' (milk) or 'Gepäck' (luggage). It is almost always used in the singular and has no plural form.
Denk daran, genug Proviant für die Wanderung einzupacken.
Remember to pack enough provisions for the hike.
Common verbs in connection with 'Proviant' (provisions) are 'einpacken' (to pack), 'mitnehmen' (to take along), or 'besorgen' (to get/buy). A typical expression is also 'der Proviant geht zur Neige' (the provisions are running low), which means that they will soon be used up.
Nach drei Tagen ging unser Proviant langsam zur Neige.
After three days, our provisions were slowly running low.
The word 'Proviant' (provisions) is used specifically for food and drinks that you take along on a journey, a hike, or an expedition. It does not refer to the groceries you have at home in the fridge.
Ihr Proviant bestand aus belegten Broten, Äpfeln und Wasser.
Their provisions consisted of sandwiches, apples, and water.
catering / board
Verpflegung and Proviant both concern food and drink on a journey. Verpflegung is the ongoing provision of food for people, while Proviant is a supply that is taken along. Verpflegung is the appropriate word for provided meals, while Proviant refers to food carried in luggage.
Für den Aufstieg trägt die Gruppe ihren Proviant in den Rucksäcken.
For the climb, the group carries its provisions in its backpacks.
Während der Expedition übernimmt das Basislager die Verpflegung der Gruppe.
During the expedition, the base camp provides food and drink for the group.
