das Brandgebiet
Translation
fire area, burnt area, fire zone
Examples
Das Brandgebiet ist sehr groß.
The fire area is very large.
Die Feuerwehr sperrte das Brandgebiet ab.
The fire department cordoned off the fire area.
Grammar Patterns
das Brandgebiet to designate ((sth.)) as a fire area The authorities designated the site as a fire area.
Similar Words
Brandstelle (fire scene), Katastrophengebiet (disaster area)
Etymology
A compound of 'Brand' (fire, brand) and 'Gebiet' (area, territory). Literally 'fire area'.
Memory Tips
Think of an area that has been 'branded' by fire. 'Gebiet' sounds a bit like the English 'gate', an entrance to an area.