wing / tract
der Trakt, die Trakte
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wing / section
A specific section, wing, or part of a large building such as a hospital, school, or office complex.
Die Biologieräume befinden sich im neuen Trakt der Schule.
The biology rooms are located in the new wing of the school.
tract
In anatomy, a system of connected organs that perform a specific function. Well-known examples are the digestive tract or the respiratory tract (airways).
Ballaststoffe sind wichtig für einen gesunden Verdauungstrakt.
Fiber is important for a healthy digestive tract.
tract / pamphlet
An outdated or rare term for a short written treatise or pamphlet, usually with political or religious content. Today, the word 'Traktat' (treatise) is more commonly used for this.
Der Missionar verteilte einen religiösen Trakt an die Passanten.
The missionary handed out a religious tract to passersby.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Trakte |
| genitive | des Traktes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Trakt | die Trakte |
| accusative | den Trakt | die Trakte |
| dative | dem Trakt | den Trakten |
| genitive | des Traktes des Trakts | der Trakte |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The context reveals the meaning. If the topic is architecture or buildings, it refers to a part of a building. In a medical or biological context, it refers to an organ system.
Die Patientenzimmer befinden sich im hinteren Trakt des Gebäudes.
The patient rooms are located in the rear wing of the building.
In the meaning of 'part of a building', 'Trakt' is often used in compound words that name the purpose of the building, e.g. 'Schultrakt' (school wing), 'Krankenhaustrakt' (hospital wing), or 'Verwaltungstrakt' (administrative wing).
Alle Büros der Marketingabteilung sind im neuen Verwaltungstrakt untergebracht.
All the offices of the marketing department are housed in the new administrative wing.
The anatomical meaning of 'Trakt' (tract) is technical language. You mainly find it in medical or scientific texts.
Eine Entzündung im oberen Respirationstrakt ist eine häufige Erkrankung.
An infection in the upper respiratory tract is a common illness.
The meaning 'Flugschrift' (pamphlet) is rare today and considered outdated. You usually encounter it only in historical or religious contexts.
Im Museum war ein politischer Trakt aus dem 19. Jahrhundert ausgestellt.
A political tract from the 19th century was on display in the museum.
system
In anatomy, System can refer to the comprehensive functional organization of several interacting body parts. Trakt more specifically means a connected group of organs with a particular function, such as the digestive tract. System is appropriate for the larger functional structure; Trakt for this specific chain of organs.
Der Verdauungstrakt führt vom Mund über den Magen bis zum Darm.
The digestive tract runs from the mouth through the stomach to the intestines.
Das Verdauungssystem verarbeitet Nahrung und versorgt den Körper mit Nährstoffen.
The digestive system processes food and supplies the body with nutrients.
