der Bezirk
Translation
district, borough, precinct, area
Examples
Er wohnt im Bezirk Mitte.
He lives in the Mitte district.
Der Bezirk ist für seine Parks bekannt.
The district is known for its parks.
Grammar Patterns
to live in a district to live in a district Er wohnt im Bezirk Mitte.
to be known for ((sth.)) to be known for something Der Bezirk ist für seine Parks bekannt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Stadtteil (city quarter), Viertel (quarter), Gegend (area)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'bezirc', from 'zirc' (circle, from Latin 'circus') plus the prefix 'be-'. The original meaning is 'enclosed area'.
Memory Tips
Think of the Latin root 'circus' (circle). 'Be-' + 'zirk' suggests an area circled or defined by a boundary, i.e., a district.