No. 10,933 in German
schanzengelände
"Schanzengelände" refers to "fortification grounds" or "entrenchment area" in English.
In a sentence
Das Schanzengelände war für den Skisprungwettbewerb perfekt vorbereitet.
The ramp area was perfectly prepared for the ski jumping competition.
In this sentence, 'Schanzengelände' refers to the area surrounding and including the ski jump ramp prepared for the competition.
Die Arbeiter müssen das Schanzengelände vor dem Event fegen.
The workers must sweep the ramp area before the event.
Here, 'Schanzengelände' indicates the part of the sports venue focused on the ski jump event area.
Vom Schanzengelände aus hat man eine atemberaubende Aussicht.
From the ramp area, one has a breathtaking view.
This sentence uses 'Schanzengelände' to describe the locality where observers or organizers might stand near the ramp.
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