das Ressort
Translation
department, ministry, area of responsibility, resort
Examples
Jedes Ministerium hat verschiedene Ressorts.
Every ministry has different departments.
Das ist nicht mein Ressort.
That is not my area of responsibility.
Wir fahren in ein schönes Ressort am Meer.
We are going to a beautiful resort by the sea.
Grammar Patterns
((the department)) ((for sth.)) the department for sth. The department for finance is responsible.
((to fall)) ((within sb.'s area of responsibility)) to fall within sb.'s area of responsibility This task falls within my area of responsibility.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Abteilung (department), Bereich (area), Zuständigkeit (responsibility)
Etymology
From French 'ressort' (jurisdiction, domain). The meaning 'vacation resort' is a later borrowing from English.
Memory Tips
Remember the two distinct meanings: a governmental department and a vacation resort. Don't confuse them.