das Feld
field
An open area of land, usually used for agriculture, for example a field or meadow.
EXAMPLE
Im Sommer stehen die Getreidefelder in voller Blüte.
In summer, the grain fields are in full bloom.
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Meanings
das Feld
field
A particular area of activity, knowledge, or interest.
EXAMPLE
Sie ist eine Expertin auf dem Feld der künstlichen Intelligenz.
She is an expert in the field of artificial intelligence.
das Feld
field
The marked-off area where a sports game takes place.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Tor stürmten die Fans auf das Feld.
After the goal, the fans stormed onto the field.
das Feld
field
An area in a form, table, or database intended for a specific piece of information.
EXAMPLE
Bitte füllen Sie jedes Feld im Anmeldeformular aus.
Please fill in every field in the registration form.
das Feld
field
In physics, a space in which a particular force acts.
EXAMPLE
Die Eisenspäne richten sich entlang des magnetischen Feldes aus.
The iron filings align themselves along the magnetic field.
das Feld
field
The entire group of participants in a competition or race.
EXAMPLE
Der Kenianer führte das Feld der Läufer von Anfang an.
The Kenyan led the field of runners from the beginning.
Usage tips
Context clue
You can easily recognize the many meanings of 'Feld' (field) from context. If you are talking about agriculture, it refers to a field. In sports, it is the playing area, and in a form, it is a blank space to fill in.
EXAMPLE
Der Bauer pflügt sein Feld.
The farmer is plowing his field.
Fixed expressions
There are several fixed expressions with 'Feld' (field). 'Das Feld räumen' means to leave a place or give up. 'Das Feld von hinten aufräumen' means to make up many places in a competition.
EXAMPLE
Nach der Niederlage musste der Trainer das Feld räumen.
After the defeat, the coach had to step aside.
Prepositions: auf/im
For an agricultural or sports area, you usually use 'auf dem Feld' for position or activity. The preposition 'im Feld' is more often used for military contexts or for the group of competitors.
EXAMPLE
Die Kinder spielen auf dem Feld hinter dem Haus.
The children are playing on the field behind the house.
Sentence structure: area
To describe an area of knowledge or activity, the structure 'auf dem Feld' + genitive is often used. Alternatively, 'im Bereich' can also be used.
EXAMPLE
Auf dem Feld der Genetik gibt es ständig neue Entdeckungen.
In the field of genetics, there are constant new discoveries.
Typical collocations
In the context of forms and databases, typical combinations are: 'ein Feld ausfüllen' (to fill in a field), 'ein Feld leer lassen' (to leave a field blank), or 'ein Pflichtfeld' (a required field).
EXAMPLE
Vergessen Sie nicht, das Feld für die E-Mail-Adresse auszufüllen.
Don't forget to fill in the field for the email address.
Typical collocations
When 'Feld' (field) means the group of participants in a race, typical verbs are 'anführen' (to lead), 'überholen' (to overtake), or 'zurückfallen' (to fall behind). People also say 'Teilnehmerfeld' (field of participants).
EXAMPLE
Der Radfahrer konnte das Feld nicht mehr einholen.
The cyclist could no longer catch up with the field.
Compare with
Feld vs Platz
place / space
Both words can refer to the area for a sports game. “Der Platz” tends to mean the entire area designated for the sport, whereas “das Feld” emphasizes the marked-off playing surface. Use “Platz” for the sports facility and “Feld” when you mean the specific playing area.
Feld
Vor dem Spiel betreten die Mannschaften das Fußballfeld.
Before the game, the teams enter the soccer field.
Platz
Vor dem Spiel kontrolliert der Platzwart den Fußballplatz.
Before the game, the groundskeeper checks the soccer pitch.
In real life
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