das Handlungsfeld
Translation
field of action, area of activity, scope of action
Examples
Bildung ist ein wichtiges Handlungsfeld der Politik.
Education is an important field of action for politics.
Das Unternehmen erweitert sein Handlungsfeld.
The company is expanding its area of activity.
Grammar Patterns
to define a field of action (ein Handlungsfeld definieren) We must clearly define our field of action.
to be active in a field of action (in einem Handlungsfeld tätig sein) He is active in the social field of action.
Similar Words
Aktionsbereich (area of action), Tätigkeitsfeld (field of activity), Aufgabenbereich (area of responsibility)
Etymology
Composed of 'Handlung' (action) + 's' (linking element) + 'Feld' (field). Literally an 'action-field'.
Memory Tips
Picture a literal 'field' where you are allowed to take 'action'. This defines your scope or area of activity.