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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
'der Bereich' and 'die Sparte' can both mean a part of a larger field, for example in business, art, or science. 'Bereich' is neutral and can be used very broadly. 'Sparte' often sounds somewhat more specific and is frequently used when a large field is divided into several fixed categories or departments. In a company, a 'Sparte' can refer to a particular type of product, for example. In many everyday situations, 'Bereich' is simpler and more natural. 'Sparte' fits well when you mean a clear category within a larger system.
Die Sparte Kinderbücher ist in diesem Verlag besonders erfolgreich.
The children's books division is especially successful at this publishing house.
Der Lehrer hilft den Schülern besonders im Bereich Schreiben.
The teacher helps the students especially in the area of writing.