die Gegend
Translation
area, region, neighbourhood, vicinity
Examples
Wir wohnen in einer ruhigen Gegend.
We live in a quiet area.
In dieser Gegend gibt es viele Seen.
In this region, there are many lakes.
Er kennt sich in der Gegend gut aus.
He knows his way around the area well.
Grammar Patterns
in an area ((in+3)) in an area We live in a quiet area.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Region, Gebiet, Umgebung; Antonyms: -
Etymology
Related to 'gegen' (against, toward). Originally meant 'that which is opposite or before one'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'gegen' (toward). The 'Gegend' is the area you are facing or moving toward.