protected area / protectorate
das Schutzgebiet, die Schutzgebiete
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protected area
A geographically defined area in which special regulations apply to protect nature, the landscape, or certain natural resources.
In diesem Schutzgebiet dürfen seltene Vögel während der Brutzeit nicht gestört werden.
Rare birds must not be disturbed in this protected area during the breeding season.
protectorate
A historical official term for a German colony. The term presented German rule as protection over the area in question.
Die Kolonie Deutsch-Ostafrika wurde amtlich als Schutzgebiet bezeichnet.
The colony of German East Africa was officially referred to as a protectorate.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schutzgebiete |
| genitive | des Schutzgebietes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Schutzgebiet | die Schutzgebiete |
| accusative | das Schutzgebiet | die Schutzgebiete |
| dative | dem Schutzgebiet | den Schutzgebieten |
| genitive | des Schutzgebietes des Schutzgebiets | der Schutzgebiete |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Schutzgebiet' (protected area) is made up of 'Schutz' (protection) and 'Gebiet' (area). Literally, it means an area that is protected by special rules.
Das neue Schutzgebiet soll die seltenen Pflanzen in dieser Region bewahren.
The new protected area is intended to preserve the rare plants in this region.
In modern texts, 'Schutzgebiet' (protected area) is usually used in connection with nature, the landscape, or environmental protection. In historical texts about German colonialism, however, it can be an official term for a colonially controlled area.
Wegen der empfindlichen Natur gelten im Schutzgebiet strenge Regeln.
Because of the sensitive natural environment, strict rules apply in the protected area.
In historischen Dokumenten wird das Gebiet als deutsches Schutzgebiet bezeichnet.
In historical documents, the area is referred to as a German protectorate.
In its nature conservation meaning, 'Schutzgebiet' (protected area) is often used with verbs such as 'ausweisen' (to designate), 'einrichten' (to establish), and 'verwalten' (to manage). The phrase 'in einem Schutzgebiet' (in a protected area) is also very common.
Die Gemeinde will ein neues Schutzgebiet ausweisen.
The municipality wants to designate a new protected area.
