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Klimakrise
/ˈkliːmaˌkʁiːzə/
climate crisis
Die Klimakrise bedroht die Zukunft unseres Planeten.
The climate crisis threatens the future of our planet.
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
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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
rootKrise
crisis
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