das Hochrisikogebiet
Translation
high-risk area
Examples
Die Regierung warnt vor Reisen in Hochrisikogebiete.
The government warns against traveling to high-risk areas.
Diese Region gilt jetzt als Hochrisikogebiet.
This region is now considered a high-risk area.
Grammar Patterns
in ((et3)) in a high-risk area He is in a high-risk area.
als ((et4)) as a high-risk area The country is considered a high-risk area.
Similar Words
Synonym: die Gefahrenzone (danger zone); Antonym: das sichere Gebiet (safe area)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'hoch' (high) + 'Risiko' (risk) + 'Gebiet' (area). It literally means 'high-risk area'.
Memory Tips
Break the word into its three parts to remember it: hoch (high) - Risiko (risk) - Gebiet (area).