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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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.
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Ackerland vs Acker
field
An Acker is usually a specific, individually perceived area where crops are grown. Ackerland refers more to this type of agricultural use or to the entire area used for it. Use Acker for a particular field; for statements about areas, Ackerland is more suitable.
Ackerland
Von den hundert Hektar des Betriebs werden sechzig Hektar als Ackerland genutzt.
Of the farm's one hundred hectares, sixty hectares are used as arable land.
Acker
Der Landwirt sät Weizen auf einem Acker hinter dem Hof.
The farmer sows wheat in a field behind the farm.
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