German Conversation · Level 30
89 words
German word
Bereich
Pronunciation
IPA/bəˈʁaɪ̯ç/
Meaning
- masculine nounfield
Example
In welchem Bereich arbeiten Sie?
What field do you work in?
More examples
Das ist nicht mein Bereich.
That is not my field.
Core concept
One defined section of a larger whole, separated by purpose, subject, function, or location.
Common phrases
in meinem Bereich
in my field
im Bereich von
in the field of
Similar words
Gebiet: A range or domain of knowledge or activity.
Branche: An industry made up of similar companies or businesses.
Fachgebiet: A specialized field of study or professional work.
Abteilung: A department responsible for specific tasks within an organization.
Definition in German
Bereich bezeichnet eine inhaltlich oder funktional getrennte Zone, zum Beispiel ein Fachgebiet, einen Verantwortungsbereich oder einen räumlichen Abschnitt.
Word origin
The older form berîch developed into Bereich and came to denote an extent or domain, linking physical limits with abstract fields.
Usage tips
- For an administrative district, Bezirk is usually more precise, while Bereich often names a functional or subject-matter domain.
Other meanings
- rangenoun
- areanoun
Related words
- Teilbereichsubfieldnoun