German Conversation · Level 68
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German word
Revier
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁeˈviːɐ̯/
Meaning
- neuter nounterritory
Example
Die Katze verteidigt ihr Revier.
The cat is defending its territory.
More examples
Der Fuchs markiert sein Revier mit Urin.
The fox marks its territory with urine.
Core concept
A defined area has an assigned controller, such as a police unit covering a precinct or a cat defending its patch.
Common phrases
sein Revier beanspruchen
claim one's territory
sein Revier markieren
mark one's territory
Similar words
Gebiet: A wide, loosely bounded area connected with an activity or subject.
Territorium: A domain under the control or protection of a state or animal.
Bereich: A particular field of work, knowledge, or activity.
Bezirk: A formally designated district used for administrative purposes.
Definition in German
Ein abgegrenztes Gebiet, das von einer Person, einer Behörde oder einem Tier kontrolliert, verteidigt oder als Zuständigkeitsbereich genutzt wird.
Word origin
The German noun comes from French révier, a word for a district or territory, rather than from a native German compound.
Usage tips
- In police contexts, Revier can refer to both the precinct and the local police station, so context determines the English translation.
Other meanings
- police stationnoun
- precinctnoun
Opposites
- Neutralzoneneutral zonenoun
Related words
- Revierkampfterritorial disputenoun
- Reviergangpatrol of one's territorynoun