English–German
“territory” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁeˈviːɐ̯/
Example
Die Katze verteidigt ihr Revier.
The cat is defending its territory.
How to say “territory” in German
“Territory” in German is Revier.
A defined area has an assigned controller, such as a police unit covering a precinct or a cat defending its patch.
Example sentences with Revier
Der Fuchs markiert sein Revier mit Urin.
The fox marks its territory with urine.
Tips for using Revier
- In police contexts, Revier can refer to both the precinct and the local police station, so context determines the English translation.
Other German words for “territory”
Die Grenze des Territoriums ist umstritten.
The border of the territory is disputed.