catering / board
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catering / board
The provision of food and drink for people, especially at events, on trips, or in institutions such as schools and hospitals.
Der Preis für das Seminar beinhaltet die Unterkunft und die komplette Verpflegung.
The price for the seminar includes accommodation and full board.
'Die Verpflegung' (catering/board) is derived from the verb 'verpflegen' (to provide food and drink). It also contains the word 'Pflege' (care). So it is about taking care of someone by providing them with food and drink.
Die Soldaten wurden im Lager mit dem Nötigsten verpflegt.
The soldiers were provided with the essentials in the camp.
The word is often used in the context of travel and events. Fixed terms are 'Vollpension' (full board, three meals) and 'Halbpension' (half board, two meals) as types of board in a hotel.
Wir haben ein Hotelzimmer mit Halbpension gebucht.
We booked a hotel room with half board.
'Verpflegung' is an uncountable noun and is therefore almost always used in the singular. You say 'gute Verpflegung' (good catering/board), but not 'viele Verpflegungen' (many caterings).
Bei der langen Busfahrt war die Verpflegung inklusive.
Catering was included on the long bus trip.
nutrition / diet
'Ernährung' and 'Verpflegung' both have to do with food and drink. 'Ernährung' describes how a person or living being normally nourishes itself and what food is part of that. 'Verpflegung' means the provision of food and drink, for example on a trip, at school, in a hospital, or at an event. The words can be confused because both talk about food. When it is about health and eating habits, 'Ernährung' fits. When someone provides food and drinks, 'Verpflegung' fits.
Bei der Klassenfahrt ist die Verpflegung im Preis enthalten.
On the class trip, board is included in the price.
Jana hat ihre Ernährung umgestellt und kocht jetzt öfter frisch.
Jana has changed her diet and now cooks fresh food more often.