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division / sector
A specific area, department, or category within a larger field such as business, art, sports, or science.
Das Unternehmen ist in der Sparte Telekommunikation sehr erfolgreich.
The company is very successful in the telecommunications division.
The word 'Sparte' (division/sector) is mainly used in formal contexts such as business, journalism, or administration. It is rather rare in everyday colloquial speech.
Der Konzern plant, seine Sparte für erneuerbare Energien auszubauen.
The corporation plans to expand its renewable energy division.
'Sparte' (division/sector) is almost always used with the preposition 'in' and the dative to express belonging to an area. The typical structure is 'in der Sparte [Bereich]' (in the [area] division/sector).
In welcher Sparte ist Ihr Unternehmen tätig?
In which sector is your company active?
Common verbs used with 'Sparte' (division/sector) are 'tätig sein' (to be active/work in), 'arbeiten' (to work), 'eine Sparte aufbauen' (to build up a division), or 'eine Sparte leiten' (to head a division).
Er leitet seit fünf Jahren die Sparte für Unterhaltungselektronik.
He has headed the consumer electronics division for five years.
area / field
Bereich and Sparte can both refer to a company’s business field. Bereich is general and can also include several loosely connected activities. Sparte usually refers more specifically to a distinct business or product line within the company. Sparte is the better choice for an officially designated organizational unit.
Das Unternehmen führt Medizintechnik seit diesem Jahr als eigene Sparte.
The company has operated medical technology as a separate division since this year.
Das Unternehmen bündelt mehrere Forschungsprojekte im Bereich Medizintechnik.
The company combines several research projects in the field of medical technology.
