No. 213 in Afrikaans

gebied

"Gebied" means "area" or "region" in English.

In a sentence

Die gebied is bekend vir sy pragtige natuurskoon.
The area is known for its beautiful scenery.
In this sentence, the word 'gebied' means 'area' or 'region,' referring to a physical or geographical place.
Hy het sy kennis op die gebied van biologie uitgebrei.
He has expanded his knowledge in the field of biology.
Here, 'gebied' refers to an 'area' or 'field' of study or expertise, indicating a domain of interest.
Die regering het nuwe regulasies op hierdie gebied ingestel.
The government has implemented new regulations in this domain.
In this usage, 'gebied' refers to an 'area' or 'domain' of governance, highlighting the scope of influence or regulation.

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