Umwelt
/ˈʊmvɛlt/
environment
Der Schutz der Umwelt ist sehr wichtig.
Protecting the environment is very important.
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
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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
prefixWelt
world
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