das Revier
Translation
territory, precinct, district, patch
Examples
Der Löwe verteidigt sein Revier.
The lion defends its territory.
Das ist das Revier der örtlichen Polizei.
This is the local police's precinct.
Das Ruhrgebiet ist ein altes Bergbaurevier.
The Ruhr area is an old mining district.
Grammar Patterns
to defend one's territory to defend one's territory The lion defends its territory.
Similar Words
das Gebiet (area), der Bezirk (district), die Zone (zone)
Etymology
From Old French 'riviere' (riverbank, area for hunting along a river). Related to the English word 'river'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a police officer 'reviewing' their 'Revier' (precinct), or an animal 'reviewing' its territory.