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das Waldgebiet
forest area
A larger, connected area covered with forest.
example
Der Harz ist ein bekanntes Waldgebiet in Deutschland, das zum Wandern einlädt.
The Harz is a well-known forest area in Germany that is ideal for hiking.
das Waldgebiet
forest area
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Meanings
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Compound structure
'Waldgebiet' (forest area) is a compound noun made up of 'der Wald' (the forest) and 'das Gebiet' (the area). The meaning is literal: an area consisting of forest.
EXAMPLE
Dieses Waldgebiet ist ein wichtiger Lebensraum für viele Tiere.
This forest area is an important habitat for many animals.
Grammar of compounds
The gender of a compound noun is always determined by the last word. Since it is 'das Gebiet' (the area), 'das Waldgebiet' (the forest area) is also neuter.
EXAMPLE
Das neue Naturschutzgebiet ist ein wichtiges Waldgebiet.
The new nature reserve is an important forest area.
Usage note
'Waldgebiet' (forest area) emphasizes a larger, connected area and is often used in geographic or tourist contexts. It sounds more comprehensive than just 'der Wald' (the forest).
EXAMPLE
Wir haben das ganze Wochenende in einem riesigen Waldgebiet gezeltet.
We camped in a huge forest area all weekend.
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Waldgebiet vs Wald
forest
'Wald' and 'Waldgebiet' both refer to an area with many trees. 'Wald' is the normal everyday word and fits in almost any situation. 'Waldgebiet' sounds more precise and somewhat more factual. You use it when you mean a larger, connected area, for example on maps, in the news, or in planning contexts. The words can be confused because a forest is often also a forest area. In everyday language, however, people usually just say 'Wald'; 'Waldgebiet' fits better when the area is being described as a region or zone.
Waldgebiet
Auf der Karte ist das Waldgebiet nördlich vom Dorf deutlich markiert.
On the map, the forest area north of the village is clearly marked.
Wald
Nach dem Frühstück sind wir durch den Wald spaziert.
After breakfast, we walked through the forest.
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