das Jagdgebiet
hunting ground
A designated area where hunting wild animals is permitted.
EXAMPLE
Das Jagdgebiet erstreckt sich über mehrere Hektar Wald und Wiesen.
The hunting ground extends across several hectares of forest and meadows.
das Jagdgebiet
hunting ground
das Jagdgebiet, die Jagdgebiete
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Jagdgebiet, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Jagdgebiete |
| genitive | des Jagdgebietes |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Jagdgebiet | die Jagdgebiete |
| accusative | das Jagdgebiet | die Jagdgebiete |
| dative | dem Jagdgebiet | den Jagdgebieten |
| genitive | des Jagdgebietes des Jagdgebiets | der Jagdgebiete |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word composition
'Jagdgebiet' is made up of 'Jagd' (hunting) and 'Gebiet' (area). So it refers to an area designated for hunting.
EXAMPLE
Das Jagdgebiet liegt abseits der nächsten Ortschaft.
The hunting ground is located away from the nearest settlement.
Typical collocations
'Jagdgebiet' is often used with verbs such as 'sich erstrecken über' (to extend across), 'grenzen an' (to border), and 'gehören zu' (to belong to). The phrase 'ein Jagdgebiet pachten' (to lease a hunting ground) is also common.
EXAMPLE
Das Jagdgebiet grenzt an ein Naturschutzgebiet.
The hunting ground borders a nature reserve.
Technical context
'Jagdgebiet' is used mainly in connection with hunting, forestry, and legal regulations. The word therefore often appears in factual or official texts.
EXAMPLE
Die Regeln für das Jagdgebiet stehen in der örtlichen Jagdordnung.
The rules for the hunting ground are set out in the local hunting regulations.
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