die Verbotszone
Translation
prohibited zone, restricted area, exclusion zone
Examples
Parken ist in dieser Verbotszone nicht erlaubt.
Parking is not allowed in this restricted zone.
Die Polizei richtete eine Verbotszone ein.
The police set up a restricted zone.
Grammar Patterns
in+3 ((a Verbotszone)) in a restricted zone You are not allowed to take pictures in this Verbotszone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Sperrgebiet (restricted area), der Sperrbezirk (restricted district)
Etymology
A compound of 'Verbot' (prohibition, ban) and 'Zone' (zone). Literally a 'prohibition zone'.
Memory Tips
Easy to remember as it combines 'Verbot' (forbid) and 'Zone', a word also used in English.