Klimakrise

/ˈkliːmaˌkʁiːzə/
nounIntermediate
formal

A severe and urgent global environmental crisis caused by climate change, characterized by rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and ecological disruption.

Die Klimakrise erfordert sofortiges Handeln von Regierungen und Unternehmen.

The climate crisis requires immediate action from governments and corporations.

💡

The term emphasizes the urgency and severity of climate change impacts.

Collocations

die Klimakrise bekämpfento fight the climate crisisdie Folgen der Klimakrisethe consequences of the climate crisis

Synonyms

Related Phrases

Klimawandelphrase
climate change
Klimaschutzphrase
climate protection

💡Pro Tip

Usage Context

Use 'Klimakrise' to emphasize the urgency of climate change impacts, especially in formal or scientific discussions.

Gold Rule

Capitalization

Always capitalize 'Klimakrise' as it is a German noun.

📖Word Origin

From 'Klima' (climate) + 'Krise' (crisis), reflecting the urgent environmental challenges of the 21st century.

📝Usage Notes

Often used in political, scientific, and media contexts to highlight the severity of climate change impacts.

Word Breakdown

Klima
climate
root
+
Krise
crisis
root
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