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Umwelt

/ˈʊmvɛlt/
noun★Intermediate— environment
general

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.

Collocations

Umweltschutzenvironmental protectionUmweltbewusstseinenvironmental awarenessUmweltverschmutzungenvironmental pollution

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

Umweltfreundlichadjective
environmentally friendly
Umweltkatastrophenoun
environmental disaster

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'Umwelt' is often used in discussions about sustainability and conservation.

⚡Gold Rule

Capitalization

Always capitalize 'Umwelt' as it is a noun in German.

📖Word Origin

Derived from 'um-' (around) and 'Welt' (world), literally meaning 'the world around us.'

📝Usage Notes

'Umwelt' is a key concept in German environmental discourse and is often used in formal and technical contexts.

Word Breakdown

um-
around
prefix
+
Welt
world
root
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