der Einzugsbereich
Translation
catchment area, sphere of influence, drainage basin
Examples
Die Schule hat einen großen Einzugsbereich.
The school has a large catchment area.
Der Einzugsbereich des Flusses ist riesig.
The river's drainage basin is huge.
Grammar Patterns
the catchment area ((of sth.)) the catchment area of sth. The catchment area of this school is large.
Similar Words
das Einzugsgebiet (catchment area), die Reichweite (reach)
Etymology
From 'Einzug' (entry, moving in) + '-s-' (linking element) + 'Bereich' (area). An area from which something is 'drawn in'.
Memory Tips
Imagine an 'area' (Bereich) from which people 'move in' (Einzug) to a central point like a school or a shop.