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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
Tal is the usual German word for a low-lying area between mountains or hills. Valley is used in German almost exclusively as part of, or as a shortened form of, a proper name. For a general description of a landscape, Tal is therefore the appropriate choice.
Auf der Karte ist das Death Valley in Kalifornien eingezeichnet.
Death Valley in California is marked on the map.
Auf der Karte ist ein tiefes Tal zwischen den Bergen eingezeichnet.
A deep valley is marked on the map between the mountains.
