noun
area
B1
Gebiet (das, Plural: Gebiete) means area, zone, or field (geographical or topical). Neuter noun with regular plural 'Gebiete'. Used for regions, subject areas, or domains. No reflexivity or auxiliary. Common prepositional use: 'in einem Gebiet' or 'im Gebiet', requires typical case after prepositions.
Examples
Das Gebiet ist besonders für Wanderer interessant.
The area is especially interesting for hikers.
Dieses Gebiet ist für seine schönen Wanderwege bekannt.
This area is known for its beautiful hiking trails.
Die Polizei sperrte das Gebiet ab, weil dort ein Unfall passiert war.
The police cordoned off the area because an accident had occurred there.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a map with a highlighted region — that's the Gebiet.
Sounds like 'Gabe-it' — imagine giving (a 'gift') to a specific area.
Das Gebiet — neuter (das). Imagine a neutral map label 'das' on the highlighted area.
Notes
Gebiet refers to an area, region, or territory and is used in geographic, administrative, and informal contexts. Genitive can appear as 'des Gebiets' or 'des Gebietes'.