das Hochinzidenzgebiet
Translation
high-incidence area
Examples
Die Region wurde zum Hochinzidenzgebiet erklärt.
The region was declared a high-incidence area.
Grammar Patterns
to declare sth. a high-incidence area ((et4)) zum Hochinzidenzgebiet erklären The government declared the city a high-incidence area.
to be considered a high-incidence area als Hochinzidenzgebiet gelten This country is considered a high-incidence area.
Similar Words
Synonyms: risk area, hotspot; Antonyms: low-incidence area
Etymology
A compound noun from 'hoch' (high) + 'Inzidenz' (incidence) + 'Gebiet' (area).
Memory Tips
Break the word down into its three parts: Hoch (high) + Inzidenz (incidence) + Gebiet (area). It's a very literal term.