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zone
A defined area or region with a particular function or characteristic.
In der Innenstadt gibt es eine Fußgängerzone, in der keine Autos fahren dürfen.
In the city center, there is a pedestrian zone where cars are not allowed to drive.
zone
A specific region defined by geographical or climatic features.
Die gemäßigte Zone hat vier ausgeprägte Jahreszeiten.
The temperate zone has four distinct seasons.
the Zone
A colloquial, often derogatory term for the former German Democratic Republic (GDR).
Seine Eltern sind kurz vor dem Mauerbau aus der Zone geflohen.
His parents fled from the Zone shortly before the Berlin Wall was built.
The word 'Zone' is very frequently used as the second part of compound nouns. The first part then describes the specific function or characteristic of the area.
In der neuen Umweltzone dürfen nur noch Elektroautos fahren.
In the new environmental zone, only electric cars are allowed to drive now.
The term 'die Zone' (the Zone) for the former GDR is colloquial and is often perceived today as derogatory or distancing. In official or neutral contexts, this term is avoided.
Er erzählte, wie seine Familie damals aus der Zone in den Westen kam.
He told how his family came from the Zone to the West back then.
Common verbs used with 'Zone' in its general meaning are 'eine Zone einrichten' (to establish a zone), 'eine Zone ausweisen' (to designate a zone), or 'sich in einer Zone befinden' (to be located in a zone).
Die Stadt hat eine neue Tempo-30-Zone eingerichtet.
The city has established a new 30 km/h zone.
When geographical or climatic characteristics are being discussed, you can recognize this meaning from adjectives like 'gemäßigt' (temperate), 'tropisch' (tropical), or 'polar' (polar).
Die polare Zone ist durch extrem kalte Temperaturen gekennzeichnet.
The polar zone is characterized by extremely cold temperatures.
area / field
Bereich and Zone can refer to a spatially defined section. Bereich is the more general term. Zone usually emphasizes that the section was designated because of a particular function or characteristic, for example as a protected or quiet zone.
Diese Zone des Parks ist zum Schutz der Pflanzen gesperrt.
This zone of the park is closed off to protect the plants.
Dieser Bereich des Parks ist für Besucher geöffnet.
This area of the park is open to visitors.
