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The spatial, subject-related, or temporal area in which a rule, law, contract, or fare is valid.
Der Geltungsbereich der neuen Verordnung erstreckt sich auf das gesamte Bundesgebiet.
The scope of the new regulation extends to the entire federal territory.
This noun consists of 'Geltung' (from 'gelten', meaning validity) and 'Bereich' (area, zone). So it literally refers to the area in which something applies.
Bitte prüfen Sie den Geltungsbereich Ihrer Fahrkarte, bevor Sie losfahren.
Please check the area of validity of your ticket before you set off.
'Geltungsbereich' (scope/area of validity) is a formal word that typically occurs in administrative and legal language. You often find it in contracts, laws, or on official notice signs.
Der Geltungsbereich dieses Tarifs ist auf die Stadtgrenzen beschränkt.
The scope of this fare is limited to the city boundaries.
The word is often used with laws, contracts, fares, or tickets. Typical verbs are 'in den Geltungsbereich fallen' (to fall within the scope) or 'sich auf etwas erstrecken' (to extend to something).
Diese Sonderregelung fällt nicht in den Geltungsbereich des normalen Arbeitsvertrags.
This special regulation does not fall within the scope of the normal employment contract.
scope / circumference
'der Umfang' and 'der Geltungsbereich' can both describe how far something extends. 'der Umfang' is more general and means the size, extent, or scope of something, for example a task or a project. 'der Geltungsbereich' is more precise when talking about rules, laws, contracts, or fares and about where, when, or for whom they are valid. The words can be confused because both ask about a kind of boundary. As a practical rule: for amount or size, you are more likely to say 'Umfang'; for the validity of a rule, 'Geltungsbereich' is more likely.
Der Geltungsbereich des Vertrags endet an der Landesgrenze.
The scope of the contract ends at the national border.
Vor der Prüfung erklärt die Lehrerin den Umfang der Aufgaben.
Before the exam, the teacher explains the scope of the tasks.