This is the 4854th most frequent Dutch word.
gebied
"Gebied" means "area" or "region" in English.
In this sentence, 'gebied' is used to refer to a geographical or physical area.
Dit gebied is rijk aan biodiversiteit.
This area is rich in biodiversity.
Here, 'gebied' is used metaphorically to denote a particular domain or field of expertise.
Op het gebied van technologie maakt dit bedrijf snelle vooruitgang.
In the field of technology, this company is making rapid progress.
In this context, 'gebied' represents a political or a territorial region prone to discussion or action.