das Fördergebiet
Translation
development area, subsidised area, extraction area, production area
Examples
Die Regierung investiert in strukturschwache Fördergebiete.
The government is investing in structurally weak development areas.
In diesen Fördergebieten wird nach Öl gesucht.
They are searching for oil in these extraction areas.
Grammar Patterns
in+3 ((a development area)) in a development area The company works in a new development area.
Similar Words
Subventionsgebiet (subsidy area), Entwicklungszone (development zone), Abbaugebiet (mining area)
Etymology
From 'fördern' (to promote, support, extract) + 'Gebiet' (area, region). An area that is promoted or from which something is extracted.
Memory Tips
Think of 'furthering' (fördern) an 'area' (Gebiet) with money or by extracting resources.