Der Sektor
Example: Der Technologiesektor wächst in diesem Jahr besonders schnell.
Definition
"Der Sektor" refers to a distinct part or area of an economy, society, or field of activity, often characterized by shared features or functions. For example, the technology sector includes companies and activities related to technological development and innovation.
Etymology
The word "der Sektor" comes from the Latin word 'sector,' meaning 'a cutter' or 'one who cuts.' It was adopted into German to describe a division or segment, especially in fields like economics or geography. Did you know that the original Latin root relates to cutting or dividing, which perfectly fits the meaning of dividing an area into sectors?
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"Der Sektor" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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