German Conversation · Level 189
29 words
German word
Regierungsbezirk
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁeˈgiːʁʊŋsbəˌtsɪʁk/
Meaning
- masculine nounadministrative district
Example
Im Regierungsbezirk gibt es viele Schulen.
There are many schools in the administrative district.
More examples
Auf Ebene des Regierungsbezirks werden regionale Pläne koordiniert.
Regional plans are coordinated at the level of the administrative district.
Core concept
A broad tier on a German administrative map between a state government and several local jurisdictions.
Common phrases
am Rand des Regierungsbezirks
on the edge of the administrative district
auf Ebene des Regierungsbezirks
at the level of the administrative district
Bildung im Regierungsbezirk
education within the administrative district
Similar words
Bundesland: A constituent German state with its own government and parliament.
Landkreis: A county-level district covering several towns and cities and providing local public services.
Gemeinde: The smallest local government area, responsible for resident registration and community services.
Bezirk: A district or area created for administrative or statistical purposes, with powers that vary by use.
Definition in German
Ein Regierungsbezirk ist eine Verwaltungsregion in einem Bundesland, die staatliche Aufgaben für mehrere Landkreise und kreisfreie Städte koordiniert.
Word origin
The compound joins Regierung ('government') and Bezirk ('district') to name a district associated with governmental administration.
Usage tips
- Regierungsbezirk is used only in some German states, so its presence depends on the Bundesland being discussed.
Other meanings
- government districtnoun
Related words
- Bezirksregierungdistrict administrationnoun
- Regierungsbezirksebeneadministrative-district levelnoun