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“area” in German

German

AlsoGebiet · Gegend · Umgebung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈflɛçə/

Example

Die Fläche des Zimmers beträgt zehn Quadratmeter.

The area of the room is ten square meters.

Illustration for Fläche (area)

How to say “area” in German

“Area” in German is Fläche.

A map-like patch, geometric plane, or solid's top viewed as one measurable two-dimensional extent.

Full entry for Fläche: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Fläche

Bitte gib die Fläche des Gartens in Quadratmetern an.

Please specify the garden's area in square meters.

Tips for using Fläche

  • For an outer covering, German often uses Oberfläche, while Fläche focuses on the extent or size of the area.

Other German words for “area”

Dieses Gebiet ist für Touristen sehr beliebt.

This area is very popular with tourists.

In der Gegend gibt es viele Cafés.

There are many cafés in the area.

In der Umgebung gibt es viele Geschäfte.

There are many shops in the area.

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