No. 11,811 in German
terrain
The German word "Terrain" means "ground" or "area of land" in English.
In a sentence
Das Terrain war uneben und schwierig zu durchqueren.
The terrain was uneven and difficult to traverse.
Here, 'terrain' is used to describe the physical characteristics of a geographic area.
Als Architekt analysierte sie das Terrain, bevor sie das Gebäude entwarf.
As an architect, she analyzed the terrain before designing the building.
In this sentence, 'terrain' refers to the land being evaluated for its suitability for construction.
Im politischen Terrain fühlt er sich unsicher und vorsichtig.
In the political terrain, he feels uncertain and cautious.
Here, 'terrain' is used metaphorically to denote the context or realm of political activity.
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