Bereichen

Bereichen is the dative plural form of the German noun Bereich, which translates to “area,” “field,” or “domain.” In usage, Bereichen refers to multiple areas or sectors within a broader context. The nominative plural of the word is Bereiche, while the singular is Bereich. The form Bereichen appears when the noun is governed by a preposition or sentence construction that requires the dative case, for example after in, aus, or bei.

In everyday and formal language, Bereichen is used to describe different parts of a system, organization, or field of activity. Examples include references to economic, educational, or administrative sectors. Typical phrases include in den Bereichen Bildung und Gesundheit (in the areas of education and health), aus mehreren Bereichen (from several areas), or in verschiedenen Bereichen der Wissenschaft (in different areas of science). The term is common in journalism, policy documents, and business reports when discussing multi-part structures or comparisons across sectors.

Differentiation from related terms: Bereich (singular) denotes a single area or domain, Bereiche (nominative plural) covers multiple areas in a general sense, and Bereichen (dative plural) is used specifically where the sentence requires the dative case. Related synonyms include Sektor, Feld, Domäne, and Gebiet, which can be used depending on nuance and context.

See also: Bereich, Bereiche, Bereiche in German grammar, terminology for sectors and domains.