Die Zone
Example: Die Zone um die Baustelle ist für Autos gesperrt.
Definition
"Die Zone" refers to a specific area or region that is defined or designated for a particular purpose. For example, in the phrase 'Die Zone um die Baustelle ist für Autos gesperrt,' it means the area around the construction site that is closed off to cars.
Etymology
The word "die Zone" comes from the German adaptation of the Greek word 'zōnē,' meaning 'belt' or 'girdle,' which was used to describe a band or region. Over time, it evolved in German to mean a designated area or zone. Did you know that the term originally referred to a belt-like geographical area before being generalized to any defined region?
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"Die Zone" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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