das Areal
area / site
A defined, often larger area or a specific site that is used for a purpose.
EXAMPLE
Auf dem ehemaligen Fabrikgelände entsteht ein neues Wohnareal.
A new residential area is being built on the former factory site.
das Areal
area / site
das Areal, die Areale
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Meanings
das Areal
range
In biology and geography, the distribution area of an animal or plant species.
EXAMPLE
Das Areal des Sibirischen Tigers hat sich in den letzten Jahrzehnten stark verkleinert.
The range of the Siberian tiger has shrunk significantly in recent decades.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Areal, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Areale |
| genitive | des Areals |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Areal | die Areale |
| accusative | das Areal | die Areale |
| dative | dem Areal | den Arealen |
| genitive | des Areals | der Areale |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Typical collocations
'Areal' (area/site) is often the second part of a compound noun that describes the purpose of the area. Common examples are 'Wohnareal' (residential area), 'Industrieareal' (industrial site), or 'Betriebsareal' (company premises).
EXAMPLE
Auf dem alten Industrieareal werden jetzt moderne Lofts gebaut.
Modern lofts are now being built on the old industrial site.
Register and style
The word 'Areal' (area/site) is mainly used in formal, official, or technical contexts, for example in architecture, urban planning, or official administrative texts.
EXAMPLE
Die Stadt plant die Umgestaltung des gesamten Areals am Bahnhof.
The city is planning the redesign of the entire area by the train station.
Technical language
In the meaning of 'Verbreitungsgebiet' (distribution area/range), 'Areal' (range) is a technical term from biology and geography. You can recognize this meaning from the context when animal or plant species are being discussed.
EXAMPLE
Das Areal dieser seltenen Pflanze ist auf wenige Gebirgstäler beschränkt.
The range of this rare plant is limited to a few mountain valleys.
Compare with
Areal vs Gebiet
area / field
Gebiet is the general term for a geographical area or region. Areal typically refers to a clearly defined area, often used for a specific purpose. Areal is therefore more suitable for a specific site such as an industrial or event venue.
Areal
Das Areal der alten Fabrik ist vollständig umzäunt.
The old factory site is completely fenced off.
Gebiet
Das Gebiet rund um die alte Fabrik ist dicht besiedelt.
The area around the old factory is densely populated.
In real life
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