das Arbeitsgebiet
Translation
field of work, area of expertise, work area, subject area
Examples
Mein Arbeitsgebiet ist die Softwareentwicklung.
My field of work is software development.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) field of work is ... sb.'s field of work is ... Mein Arbeitsgebiet ist die Softwareentwicklung.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Tätigkeitsbereich (area of activity), Aufgabenbereich (area of responsibility), Spezialgebiet (specialty)
Etymology
Composed of 'Arbeit' (work) and 'Gebiet' (area, territory, field). Literally 'work area' or 'work field'.
Memory Tips
Think of a geographical 'Gebiet' (area) that covers all your 'Arbeit' (work). It's your professional territory.