Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Zone | /ˈtsoːnə/ | feminine |
| Bereich | /bəˈʁaɪ̯ç/ | masculine |
| Eingabefeld | neuter | |
| Feld | /fɛlt/ | neuter |
| Gebiet | /ɡəˈbiːt/ | neuter |
| Gürtel | /ˈɡʏʁtəl/ | masculine |
| Landstrich | masculine |
In German, various words are used to describe an area distinguished by particular characteristics. Zone is used in formal German contexts when referring to specific zones with restrictions. Bereich is a formal translation for 'zone' used in business or official contexts. Gürtel is used when the 'zone' refers to a continuous strip or belt, such as a 'Sonnengürtel' (sun belt/zone) or 'Grüngürtel' (green belt). Gebiet is more commonly used for a general geographical territory or region.
Which one should you use?
The choice of word depends on the nature of the area. Zone often refers to a specific functional or regulated area (like a time zone or a speed zone). If the zone is a continuous strip, use Gürtel.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of Zone is Zonen.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtsoːnə/
Did you know?
- The word Gebiet comes from the verb gebieten, meaning 'to command'. It originally described an area over which someone had the power to command or exercise jurisdiction.
- German uses Gürtel, meaning 'belt', to describe zones that form a ring or strip, such as the Grüngürtel for a 'green belt' surrounding a city.
- In a digital context, such as a text box on a website, the German word for a 'zone' or 'input field' is often Eingabefeld.
Examples in context
- Nur befugte Personen dürfen die entmilitarisierte Zone betreten.Only authorized individuals are allowed to enter the demilitarized zone.This sentence shows how to use Zone regarding restricted access.Tatoeba #13972956 by AaronAardvark, translation #5688315 by memmly
- Du kannst hier nicht so langbrettern, Tom! Wir sind hier in einer 30er Zone!You can't floor the accelerator through here, Tom! We're in a 30 zone!This sentence uses Zone in the context of a speed limit area.Tatoeba #10295807 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #11327894 by sundown
- Flugzeugen ist es normalerweise nicht erlaubt, über die Zone einer Innenstadt zu fliegen.Aeroplanes are not usually allowed to fly through the zone above a city centre.This sentence uses Zone to describe an airspace above a specific area.Tatoeba #9210782 by driini, translation #9210385 by Monde
- Bitte betreten Sie den gekennzeichneten Bereich nicht.Please do not enter the marked zone.
- Lass uns im ruhigen Bereich am Strand entspannen.Let's relax in the quiet zone on the beach.
- Lass uns in die No-Smoking-Zone gehen.Let's go to the no-smoking zone.
- Geh bitte nicht in den Gefahrenbereich.Please do not enter the danger zone.
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Example conversation
Laura and Lukas are walking through a park with different designated areas.
- LauraDas hier ist eine Ruhezone.This is a quiet zone.
- LukasWarum ist es hier so still?Why is it so quiet here?
- LauraIn dieser Zone darf man nicht schreien.In this zone, you are not allowed to shout.
- LukasAlles klar, ich werde leise sein.All right, I will be quiet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “zone” translations and entries Zone, Bereich, Feld, Gebiet, Gürtel, Landstrich, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Bereich, Feld, Gebiet, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
