das Vorranggebiet
Translation
priority area, designated area
Examples
Dieses Areal ist ein Vorranggebiet für Windenergie.
This area is a priority area for wind energy.
Die Gemeinde hat neue Vorranggebiete ausgewiesen.
The municipality has designated new priority areas.
Grammar Patterns
((to designate)) ((a priority area)) ((for sth.)) to designate a priority area for sth. The region is designating a priority area for nature conservation.
Similar Words
Prioritätszone, Schutzgebiet
Etymology
Composed of 'Vorrang' (priority) and 'Gebiet' (area). It literally means 'priority area'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as an 'area' (Gebiet) that has 'priority' (Vorrang) for a specific purpose, like nature conservation or wind farms.