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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
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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
'Platz' and 'Feld' can both mean an area, especially in sports. 'Platz' is more general and often means the whole area for an activity, for example a sports field, or simply available space. 'Feld' is often a clearly defined area: a playing field, a field for farming, or a field in a form. Learners confuse these words because in sports you sometimes hear both. A practical tip: the 'Platz' is often the place for playing or training; the 'Feld' is the marked area where the game takes place.
Feld
Bitte trage deine E-Mail-Adresse in das erste Feld ein.
Please enter your email address in the first field.
Platz
Felix reserviert den Platz für das Training am Abend.
Felix reserves the field for training in the evening.
In real life
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