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section
A part, section, or division of something larger, especially in an organizational, technical, or musical context. The word is a rare Anglicism for 'Sektion' (section) or 'Abteilung' (department/division).
Die Rhythmus-Section der Band besteht aus Schlagzeug und Bass.
The rhythm section of the band consists of drums and bass.
C-section
In medical jargon, a rare term borrowed from English for a cesarean section. The more common form is 'die Sectio' (C-section).
Nach langen Wehen entschieden sich die Ärzte für eine Section.
After a long labor, the doctors decided on a C-section.
The word 'Section' is an Anglicism that is used in German only in very specific specialized contexts. In general usage it is uncommon and is often perceived as a foreign word.
Die Bläser-Section hat ihren Einsatz verpasst.
The horn section missed its cue.
You can tell from the context whether a division or a medical procedure is meant. Terms like 'Band' (band) or 'Orchester' (orchestra) point to a musical section, while a hospital context points to a C-section.
Die Rhythmus-Section probt heute länger.
The rhythm section is rehearsing longer today.
In the meaning of 'Abschnitt' (section), the word is used almost exclusively in musical contexts, especially for parts of a band or orchestra. A typical collocation is 'Rhythmus-Section' (rhythm section).
Die Horn-Section des Orchesters spielte fehlerfrei.
The horn section of the orchestra played flawlessly.
section / autopsy
Sektion and Section can both refer to a distinct section or segment. Sektion is the standard German form. Section is a rare Anglicism and is appropriate at most in a clearly English-influenced organizational, technical, or musical context.
In der englisch geprägten Dokumentation heißt der entsprechende Abschnitt „Safety Section“.
In the English-influenced documentation, the corresponding section is called “Safety Section.”
Die deutsche Dokumentation enthält eine eigene Sektion zu den Sicherheitshinweisen.
The German documentation contains a separate section on safety instructions.
