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das Ackerland
arable land
An agricultural area used for growing crops such as grain, vegetables, or potatoes.
example
Der Bauer hat sein Ackerland dieses Jahr mit Weizen bestellt.
The farmer planted his arable land with wheat this year.
das Ackerland
arable land
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Meanings
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Compound word
'Ackerland' (arable land) is a compound noun made up of 'der Acker' (field) and 'das Land' (land). An 'Acker' is a field used specifically for growing plants such as grain or vegetables. So the meaning is literally 'land made up of fields.'
EXAMPLE
Große Flächen Ackerland prägen die Landschaft in dieser Region.
Large areas of arable land shape the landscape in this region.
Typical verbs
Specific agricultural verbs are often used in connection with 'Ackerland' (arable land). Typical examples are 'Ackerland bewirtschaften' (to farm/manage arable land), 'bestellen' (to plant it), or 'pachten' (to lease it).
EXAMPLE
Die Familie bewirtschaftet ihr Ackerland schon seit Generationen.
The family has been farming their arable land for generations.
Context clue
The term 'Ackerland' (arable land) describes a very specific type of usable land. It refers to land that is regularly plowed in order to grow crops on it. It is not used for keeping animals as pasture.
EXAMPLE
Für den Anbau von Mais wird fruchtbares Ackerland benötigt.
Fertile arable land is needed for growing corn.
Compare with
Ackerland vs Feld
field
'das Feld' and 'das Ackerland' can both mean land used for agriculture. However, 'das Feld' is more general and more common in everyday language. It can be a cultivated field, and sometimes also an open meadow. 'das Ackerland' is more specific: crops such as grain, vegetables, or potatoes are grown there. The words can be confused because arable land often consists of fields. If you are simply talking about an open area in the countryside, 'Feld' often fits. If you specifically mean land used for growing crops, 'Ackerland' is more precise.
Ackerland
Der Bauer nutzt das Ackerland dieses Jahr für Kartoffeln.
The farmer is using the arable land for potatoes this year.
Feld
Hinter dem Dorf liegt ein großes Feld mit gelben Blumen.
Behind the village there is a large field with yellow flowers.
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