Der Bezirk
Example: Der Bezirk plant neue Parks und bessere Verkehrsanbindungen.
Definition
"Der Bezirk" refers to a specific administrative district or area within a city or country, often responsible for local government functions such as planning new parks and improving transportation connections.
Etymology
The word "der Bezirk" comes from the Middle High German term 'bezirk,' which means district or jurisdiction. It is related to the verb 'bezirken,' meaning to surround or enclose, reflecting how districts are defined areas within larger regions.
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"Der Bezirk" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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