English–German

“grounds” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈlɛndə/

Example

Das Gelände ist heute wegen Bauarbeiten abgesperrt.

The grounds are cordoned off today due to construction work.

Illustration for Gelände (grounds)

How to say “grounds” in German

“Grounds” in German is Gelände.

An area of ground encountered as a whole, such as land around a facility or a stretch of uneven terrain.

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

Example sentences with Gelände

Auf dem privaten Gelände sind Drohnen nicht erlaubt.

Drones are not allowed on the private grounds.

Tips for using Gelände

  • German uses auf dem Gelände for being on a site, while im Gelände commonly refers to moving or operating in open or rough terrain.

“grounds” in other languages