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territory
A geographic area over which a state exercises sole legal and political authority; also called state territory.
Das Flugzeug verletzte versehentlich das Hoheitsgebiet des Nachbarlandes.
The aircraft accidentally violated the neighboring country's territory.
domain
In a figurative sense, the area in which someone has special knowledge or for which they alone are responsible.
Die Programmierung der Benutzeroberfläche ist allein sein Hoheitsgebiet.
Programming the user interface is solely his domain.
The word is made up of 'Hoheit' (sovereignty) and 'Gebiet' (area/territory). So it literally describes an area over which a state has sovereignty.
Jeder Staat hat die Kontrolle über sein eigenes Hoheitsgebiet.
Every state has control over its own territory.
The literal meaning refers to the territory of a state. The figurative meaning describes a person's area of responsibility or expertise.
Das Schiff befand sich in internationalen Gewässern, also nicht im Hoheitsgebiet eines Landes.
The ship was in international waters, so not in the territory of any country.
In a political or legal context, 'Hoheitsgebiet' (territory) is often combined with verbs such as 'verletzen' (to violate), 'betreten' (to enter), or 'verlassen' (to leave).
Die Armee darf das fremde Hoheitsgebiet nicht betreten.
The army is not allowed to enter foreign territory.
In the figurative meaning, the word is often used with a possessive pronoun to make a person's responsibility clear.
Die Finanzen sind ihr Hoheitsgebiet, da mische ich mich nicht ein.
Finances are her domain; I don't get involved there.
domestic country / home country
Inland describes one’s own country, primarily in contrast to Ausland. Hoheitsgebiet, by contrast, refers to the area over which a state exercises its legal and political authority, thereby emphasizing the state’s jurisdiction. Use „Inland“ for a general geographical distinction and „Hoheitsgebiet“ when state authority or jurisdiction is important.
Das Schiff verließ das Hoheitsgebiet des Landes ohne Genehmigung.
The ship left the country’s territory without permission.
Die Versicherung gilt im Inland, aber nicht bei Reisen ins Ausland.
The insurance is valid within the country, but not when traveling abroad.
