das Einzugsgebiet
Translation
catchment area, watershed, drainage basin, sphere of influence
Examples
Das Einzugsgebiet des Flusses ist sehr groß.
The river's catchment area is very large.
Unser Geschäft hat ein großes Einzugsgebiet.
Our shop has a large catchment area.
Grammar Patterns
the catchment area ((of sth.)) the catchment area of sth. The catchment area of the Rhine is huge.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Einzugsbereich, Wassereinzugsgebiet (for water)
Etymology
From Ein- ('in') + Zug ('pull, draw') + Gebiet ('area'). Literally an 'in-pulling area', where water or customers are drawn in.
Memory Tips
Picture an area ('Gebiet') that 'pulls in' ('Einzug') resources like water for a river or customers for a store.