der Bezirk
Translation
district, borough, precinct, area
Examples
Er wohnt im Bezirk Mitte.
He lives in the Mitte district.
Der Bezirk ist für seine Parks bekannt.
The district is known for its parks.
Grammar Patterns
to live in a district to live in a district Er wohnt im Bezirk Mitte.
to be known for ((sth.)) to be known for something Der Bezirk ist für seine Parks bekannt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Stadtteil (city quarter), Viertel (quarter), Gegend (area)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'bezirc', combining the prefix 'be-' with 'zirc' (circle), which comes from Latin 'circus'. It literally means an area that is circled or defined.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the Latin word 'circus' (circle). A 'Bezirk' is like an area drawn with a circle around it, defining the district.