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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.
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
'das Inland' and 'das Hoheitsgebiet' can both have to do with a country and its borders. 'Inland' is the normal expression when you mean one's own country as opposed to abroad. 'Hoheitsgebiet' is much more legal and official. It means the area in which a state has power and responsibility. The words can be confused because both describe a state's territory. For travel, business, or everyday life, people usually say 'Inland'. 'Hoheitsgebiet' fits better in politics, law, or administration.
Das Schiff verließ am Abend das Hoheitsgebiet des Staates.
The ship left the state's territory in the evening.
Im Sommer reisen wir lieber im Inland, weil die Wege kürzer sind.
In the summer, we prefer to travel within the country because the distances are shorter.