der Sektor
Translation
sector
Examples
Er arbeitet im privaten Sektor.
He works in the private sector.
Die Stadt ist in vier Sektoren geteilt.
The city is divided into four sectors.
Der Dienstleistungssektor wächst schnell.
The service sector is growing fast.
Grammar Patterns
to work in a sector ((in+3)) Sie arbeitet im öffentlichen Sektor.
to divide sth. into sectors ((et4)) Man kann den Markt in verschiedene Sektoren teilen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bereich (area, field), Gebiet (area, territory), Branche (branch, industry)
Etymology
From Latin 'sector' (cutter), from 'secare' (to cut). It refers to a part or division that has been 'cut out'.
Memory Tips
This is a cognate with the English word 'sector'. The pronunciation and meaning are almost identical.