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A unique, hierarchically structured name for an area on the Internet, used for example for websites or email addresses.
Für unser neues Projekt müssen wir noch eine passende Domain registrieren.
For our new project, we still need to register a suitable domain.
You can easily recognize the meaning from the context. If it is about the Internet, websites, or email addresses, the technical meaning is meant. If people are talking about fields of expertise, power, or areas of influence, the figurative meaning is meant.
Die Domain für unsere neue Webseite ist leider schon vergeben.
The domain for our new website is unfortunately already taken.
In a technical context, 'Domain' (domain) is often combined with verbs such as 'registrieren' (to register), 'kaufen' (to buy), 'sichern' (to secure), or 'verwalten' (to manage).
Ich muss daran denken, die Domain für ein weiteres Jahr zu registrieren.
I have to remember to register the domain for another year.
In the meaning of 'Fachgebiet' (field of expertise) or 'Einflussbereich' (sphere of influence), 'Domain' (domain) is mainly used in a formal, educated, or technical context. In normal everyday language, this use is rare.
Die Erforschung seltener Sprachen ist seine akademische Domain.
The study of rare languages is his academic domain.
area / field
'der Bereich' and 'die Domain' can both mean an area or field in which someone has expertise or responsibility. 'Bereich' is the normal and very broad word. In German, 'Domain' is used especially often for Internet addresses. In its figurative meaning, 'Domain' sounds more specialized or technical. When speaking generally about work, knowledge, or responsibility, 'Bereich' is usually more natural. 'Domain' fits especially well in the context of the Internet or when a specific field of knowledge is meant.
Für den neuen Online-Shop hat Frau Lange eine passende Domain gekauft.
Ms. Lange bought a suitable domain for the new online shop.
Nach dem Urlaub übernimmt der Mitarbeiter wieder seinen Bereich im Lager.
After his vacation, the employee will take over his area in the warehouse again.