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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
'die Verpflegung' and 'der Proviant' both have to do with food and drink for people. 'Verpflegung' means the organized provision of food and drinks, for example on a trip, in a home, at school, or at an event. 'Proviant' is the food and drink that you take with you, especially for a hike, trip, or longer journey. The words can be confused because in both cases it is about food while traveling or away from home. As a simple guide: 'Verpflegung' is provided; 'Proviant' is packed.
Für die Wanderung packen wir genug Proviant in den Rucksack.
For the hike, we pack enough provisions in the backpack.
Bei der Klassenfahrt ist die Verpflegung im Preis enthalten.
On the class trip, food and drink are included in the price.