der Frontabschnitt
Translation
front sector, sector of the front
Examples
Dieser Frontabschnitt war besonders umkämpft.
This sector of the front was particularly contested.
Grammar Patterns
((the front sector)) ((as subject)) 'the front sector' as a subject The front sector was heavily defended.
Similar Words
Frontbereich, Sektor, Gefechtsabschnitt
Etymology
Composed of 'Front' (front) and 'Abschnitt' (section, segment). Literally means 'front section'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a long front line on a map being divided into manageable 'sections' (Abschnitte).