Bezirk
noun · /bəˈt͡sɪʁk/ ·Etymology
From Middle High German bezirc, from be- + zirc, from Latin circus, itself from Ancient Greek κίρκος (kírkos, “circle, ring”).
Translation
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district, borough (formal administrative division)
masculine, strong
Das Kraftwerk versorgt den entfernten Bezirk mit Elektrizität.
The power plant supplies the remote district with electricity.
Die Legende kam aus alten Zeiten in diesen Bezirk.
The legend has come down in this district from olden times.
Der Bezirk ist reich an Bodenschätzen.
The district is abundant in natural resources.
- administrative district source:freedict-eng-deu-dictd
- borough source:wikdict-en-de-stardict
- municipal district; urban district; municipal borough; borough source:dictcc-tuchemnitz-de-en
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | Bezirk | Bezirke |
| Accusative | Bezirk | Bezirke |
| Dative | Bezirk | Bezirken |
| Genitive | Bezirks | Bezirke |