das Erholungsgebiet
Translation
recreational area, resort area
Examples
Der See ist ein beliebtes Erholungsgebiet.
The lake is a popular recreational area.
Wir fahren am Wochenende in ein Erholungsgebiet.
We are going to a recreational area on the weekend.
Grammar Patterns
to go ((to a recreational area)) We're going to a recreational area.
to serve ((as a recreational area)) The forest serves as a recreational area for the city.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Freizeitgebiet (leisure area), Urlaubsregion (holiday region)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Erholung' (recreation) + '-s-' (linking element) + 'Gebiet' (area). It literally means 'recreation area'.
Memory Tips
Break the word down: 'Erholung' (rest/recreation) + 'Gebiet' (area). It's simply an 'area for recreation'.