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valley
A word borrowed from English for 'Tal' (valley), which in German is used almost exclusively as part of proper names, especially in reference to Silicon Valley in California.
Viele innovative Technologieunternehmen haben ihren Ursprung im Silicon Valley.
Many innovative technology companies have their origins in Silicon Valley.
Although 'Valley' is an English word, it is treated like a neuter noun in German texts. It takes the article 'das' and is declined accordingly.
Die Wirtschaft des Silicon Valleys ist stärker als die vieler Länder.
The economy of Silicon Valley is stronger than that of many countries.
The word 'Valley' is not used in German for just any valley. It is almost exclusively part of internationally known proper names, usually from the English-speaking world.
Das Death Valley ist einer der heißesten Orte der Welt.
Death Valley is one of the hottest places in the world.
By far the most common use is in the name 'Silicon Valley.' This name stands for the region in California known as a center of the technology and IT industry.
Er hat ein Jobangebot von einer Firma aus dem Silicon Valley bekommen.
He received a job offer from a company in Silicon Valley.
valley
'das Tal' and 'das Valley' basically mean a similar landscape: a lower area between higher areas. The important difference is in usage. 'Tal' is the normal German word and fits mountains, rivers, and landscapes in general. 'Valley' is an English loanword and is used in German almost only in proper names, especially in 'Silicon Valley'. Learners may confuse the words because 'Valley' looks like the English translation of 'Tal'. In German, however, you almost always say 'Tal', unless a fixed name contains 'Valley'.
Viele Start-ups aus Europa schauen auf das Silicon Valley.
Many start-ups from Europe look to Silicon Valley.
Am Morgen liegt noch Nebel über dem Tal.
In the morning, fog still lies over the valley.