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The natural world or physical surroundings, including all living and non-living things.
Die Verschmutzung der Umwelt hat negative Auswirkungen auf die Gesundheit.
Pollution of the environment has negative effects on health.
In German, 'Umwelt' is a broad term encompassing both the natural environment and human-made surroundings.
'Umwelt' is often used in discussions about sustainability and conservation.
Always capitalize 'Umwelt' as it is a noun in German.
Derived from 'um-' (around) and 'Welt' (world), literally meaning 'the world around us.'
'Umwelt' is a key concept in German environmental discourse and is often used in formal and technical contexts.