das Gelände
Translation
terrain, site, grounds, premises
Examples
Das Gelände ist sehr hügelig.
The terrain is very hilly.
Wir betreten das Firmengelände.
We are entering the company premises.
Die Kinder spielen auf dem Gelände.
The children are playing on the grounds.
Grammar Patterns
on the grounds ((of sth.)) to play on the school grounds
in the terrain ((of sth.)) to go hiking in the terrain
Similar Words
Boden, Grundstück, Areal, Terrain
Etymology
Related to 'Land' (land, country), with the collective prefix 'ge-'. It signifies a collection or area of land.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Gelände' as a specific plot of 'land'. The 'ge-' prefix often forms collective nouns.