der Landesteil
region
A specific geographical or administrative part of a country or federal state.
EXAMPLE
Der südliche Landesteil ist bekannt für seine Weinanbaugebiete.
The southern region is known for its wine-growing areas.
der Landesteil
region
Checking...
Loading your saved state.
Meanings
Usage tips
Word composition
The word is composed of 'Land' (country), the linking element '-es-', and 'Teil' (part). So it literally means 'a part of the country'.
EXAMPLE
Dieser Landesteil ist wirtschaftlich besonders stark.
This region is especially strong economically.
Typical collocations
'Landesteil' is very often combined with adjectives that indicate a compass direction, for example 'der nördliche Landesteil' (the northern region) or 'der westliche Landesteil' (the western region).
EXAMPLE
Im östlichen Landesteil gibt es viele Seen und Wälder.
In the eastern region, there are many lakes and forests.
Use with a preposition
To describe a position, the word is usually used with the preposition 'in' followed by the dative.
EXAMPLE
In diesem Landesteil leben nur wenige Menschen.
Only a few people live in this region.
Compare with
Landesteil vs Region
region
Region and Landesteil can both refer to a larger geographical area within a country. Region emphasizes shared geographical, cultural, or climatic characteristics. Landesteil, on the other hand, emphasizes that the area is part of the entire country or federal state.
Landesteil
Der Süden ist der trockenste Landesteil des Landes.
The south is the driest part of the country.
Region
Der Süden ist eine trockene Region mit vielen sonnigen Tagen.
The south is a dry region with many sunny days.
In real life
Loading video examples...