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German word
Zone
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtsoːnə/
Meaning
- feminine nounzone
Example
Diese Zone ist besonders schön.
This zone is especially beautiful.
More examples
Die Industriezone zieht viele Pendler an.
The industrial zone attracts many commuters.
Core concept
A bounded area gathered around one shared feature, purpose, or rule.
Common phrases
Industriezone
industrial zone
Klimazone
climate zone
Schutzzone
protection zone
Similar words
Gebiet: A geographically defined area or tract of land.
Bereich: An area set aside for a particular activity or function.
Region: A broad geographical area with a shared character.
Bezirk: An area established for administrative or management purposes.
Definition in German
Bereich, der räumlich oder funktional abgegrenzt ist und durch gemeinsame Eigenschaften gekennzeichnet ist.
Word origin
German Zone is a borrowing through French zone from Latin zona, ultimately from Greek zone meaning a belt or girdle.
Usage tips
- Zone is feminine, so the forms are die Zone and die Zonen; compounds such as Fußgängerzone and Sperrzone are common.
Other meanings
- areanoun
- districtnoun
Related words
- Zonierungzoningnoun
- Zonenkartezone mapnoun
- zonalzonaladjective