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precinct in German

precinct in German is umschlossener Bezirk, Einkaufsfußgängerzone, Fußgängereinkaufszone — precinct means a defined area or district, often one with a specific administrative or official purpose.

precinct in German

umschlossener Bezirk
noun
(chiefly, in the plural) An enclosed space having defined limits, normally marked by walls.
Einkaufsfußgängerzone
noun
(UK) A pedestrianized and uncovered shopping area.
Fußgängereinkaufszone
noun
(UK) A pedestrianized and uncovered shopping area.
Fußgängerzone
noun
(UK) A pedestrianized and uncovered shopping area.
Wahlbezirk
noun
(UK) A pedestrianized and uncovered shopping area.
Polizeirevier
noun
(US, law enforcement) A subdivision of a city under the jurisdiction of a specific group of police; the police station situated in that district.

What does "precinct" mean?

  1. noun A defined area or district, often one with a specific administrative or official purpose.
    "The pedestrian precinct downtown is closed to traffic on weekends."
  2. noun (US) A local police station, or the district it covers.
    "He was taken to the 12th precinct for questioning."
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precinct in a sentence

  • The pedestrian precinct downtown is closed to traffic on weekends.
  • She voted at her local precinct just around the corner.
  • He was taken to the 12th precinct for questioning.

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What is "precinct" in German?

"precinct" in German is umschlossener Bezirk, Einkaufsfußgängerzone, Fußgängereinkaufszone. precinct means: A defined area or district, often one with a specific administrative or official purpose.

How do you use "precinct" in a sentence?

Example: "The pedestrian precinct downtown is closed to traffic on weekends." In German, "precinct" is umschlossener Bezirk, Einkaufsfußgängerzone, Fußgängereinkaufszone.

Are there other ways to say "precinct" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "precinct": umschlossener Bezirk, Einkaufsfußgängerzone, Fußgängereinkaufszone, Fußgängerzone, Wahlbezirk, Polizeirevier.

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