No. 773 in German
gelände
"Gelände" means "terrain" or "area" in English.
In a sentence
Das Gelände um das Schloss ist sehr malerisch.
The area around the castle is very picturesque.
In this sentence, 'Gelände' refers to the grounds or terrain surrounding a specific location, emphasizing its physical attributes.
Auf diesem Gelände dürfen keine Fahrzeuge parken.
No vehicles are allowed to park on this premises.
Here, 'Gelände' signifies a specific area or premises, in this case, designating a rule or regulation about that particular location.
Der Offroad-Ausflug führte uns über schwieriges Gelände.
The off-road trip took us over rough terrain.
In this context, 'Gelände' refers to the type of land or surface, especially emphasizing its physical challenges or suitability for specific activities.
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