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.
supply / care
Versorgung and Verpflegung can both include providing food and drinks. Verpflegung specifically refers to food and drink. Versorgung is broader and is appropriate when other necessary goods or services, such as water, electricity, or information, are also meant.
Im Ferienlager umfasst die Verpflegung Frühstück, Mittagessen, Abendessen und Getränke.
At the holiday camp, the catering includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks.
Im Ferienlager umfasst die Versorgung Trinkwasser, Strom, Lebensmittel und medizinische Hilfe.
At the holiday camp, the supply includes drinking water, electricity, food, and medical assistance.
