die Pufferzone
Translation
buffer zone
Examples
Eine Pufferzone wurde eingerichtet.
A buffer zone was established.
Der Park dient als Pufferzone zur Stadt.
The park serves as a buffer zone to the city.
Grammar Patterns
to establish ((sth.)) to establish a buffer zone Eine Pufferzone wurde eingerichtet.
to serve as ((sth. nom.)) to serve as a buffer zone The park serves as a buffer zone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Sicherheitszone (security zone), neutrale Zone (neutral zone)
Etymology
A compound of 'Puffer' (buffer) and 'Zone' (zone). It's a direct cognate of the English 'buffer zone'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'puffy' cushion or buffer between two conflicting areas. The word is almost identical to English.