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An area of land considered as a whole for its shape, surface, or use.
Natural examples
Das unebene Gelände machte die Wanderung anstrengend.
The uneven terrain made the hike difficult.
Besucher dürfen das Gelände nur mit Ausweis betreten.
Visitors may enter the grounds only with identification.
Nach dem Regen war das Gelände schwer befahrbar.
After the rain, the site was difficult to drive across.
Usage note
Gelände is usually singular and often appears with auf or in: auf dem Gelände. It can mean natural terrain or a site's grounds.
Mini-lesson: Gelände
An area of land considered as a whole for its shape, surface, or use. Gelände is usually singular and often appears with auf or in: auf dem Gelände. It can mean natural terrain or a site's grounds.
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