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Ration

ration, fixed allowance

noun ra-TSYOHN Rare
Numbers & Measures Quantities

Origin: from Latin 'ratio' (calculation, share)

Usage Note

Ration is a fixed, often restricted, allotment of food or resources. Eiserne Ration is an emergency ration. The plural Rationen is common in historical or military contexts.

Examples

"Im Krieg wurden Lebensmittel in Rationen ausgegeben."

Natural Translation

During the war, food was distributed in rations.

Literal Translation

In-the war were food-stuffs in rations given-out.

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