Noun
das Terrain
Pronunciation: /tɛˈʁɛ̃ː/
territory, ground, terrain
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plural Terrains
Meanings
Noun
- territory, ground, terrain
Example sentence
Das Terrain hinter dem Haus ist steinig und uneben.
The ground behind the house is stony and uneven.
Word forms
singular
das Terrain
plural
die Terrains
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedas Terrain
Accusativedas Terrain
Dativedem Terrain
Genitivedes Terrains
Plural
Nominativedie Terrains
Accusativedie Terrains
Dativeden Terrains
Genitiveder Terrains
Usage
- unebenes Terrain — Uneven ground or terrain.
- unbekanntes Terrain betreten — Venture into unfamiliar territory; a figurative use.
Auf dem felsigen Terrain kamen wir nur langsam voran.
We made only slow progress over the rocky terrain.