Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A distinct area within a larger economic, social, or organizational system.
Natural examples
Der öffentliche Sektor stellt neue Fachkräfte ein.
The public sector is hiring new specialists.
Im Energiesektor wächst die Nachfrage nach Speicherlösungen.
Demand for storage is growing in the energy sector.
Sie arbeitet seit Jahren im privaten Sektor.
She has worked in the private sector for years.
Usage note
Sektor is masculine: der Sektor, plural die Sektoren. It often refers to industries or parts of public life.
Mini-lesson: Sektor
A distinct area within a larger economic, social, or organizational system. Sektor is masculine: der Sektor, plural die Sektoren. It often refers to industries or parts of public life.
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