die Zone, -n
zone
Ein abgegrenzter Bereich oder Teil einer Fläche, der sich durch eine besondere Eigenschaft oder Nutzung von anderen unterscheidet.
The German word "Zone" is a noun that means "zone" or "area". It is often used to describe a region that is defined for a specific purpose, such as a "No Parking Zone" ("Parkverbotszone") or a "Time Zone" ("Zeitzone").
Similar words in German include "Gebiet" (area, region), "Bereich" (area, sector), and "Bezirk" (district).
Differences:
- Gebiet: Often refers to a larger or more generalized, often natural area. For example, "Naturschutzgebiet" (nature reserve).
- Bereich: Typically used for specific functional areas or sectors within a context, such as "Wissensbereich" (knowledge area).
- Bezirk: Used to refer specifically to administrative or official districts within municipalities.
Each of these terms has its own particular connotation in usage, reflecting its specified context or purpose. "Zone" tends to be used for predefined, often utilitarian or regulated spaces.
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Examples
Die Zone ist für Fahrzeuge gesperrt.noun
The zone is closed to vehicles.
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