Environment in German
"Environment" is a German lesson for B1 level. Environmental protection and sustainability. Below are 10 essential German words and phrases with phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences so you understand how to use them immediately.
The interactive practice for this lesson includes 10 exercises: flashcards, multiple-choice questions, pair matching, and sentence fill-in-the-blanks.
German words for "Environment"
Independent mastery: mandatory requirement for German citizenship and permanent residency.
🎯 Exam skill: Drafting formal letters, articulating opinions, and topical discussions.
| German | Pronunciation | Translation |
|---|---|---|
die Umwelt Wir müssen die Umwelt schützen. | /dee OOM-velt/ | environment We must protect the environment. |
der Klimawandel Der Klimawandel ist ein großes Problem. | /dair KLEE-mah-vahn-del/ | climate change Climate change is a major problem. |
recyceln Wir recyceln Papier und Plastik. | /ree-SY-kln/ | to recycle We separate our garbage. |
der Müll Der Müll muss getrennt werden. | /dair MUEL/ | garbage/waste Recycling is important for the planet. |
die Umweltverschmutzung Die Umweltverschmutzung nimmt zu. | /dee OOM-velt-fer-shmoo-tsoong/ | pollution Solar energy is renewable energy. |
erneuerbare Energie Wir brauchen mehr erneuerbare Energie. | /er-NOY-er-bah-reh eh-ner-GEE/ | renewable energy Air pollution is increasing. |
der Naturschutz Der Naturschutz ist sehr wichtig. | /dair nah-TOOR-shoots/ | nature conservation We should save energy. |
nachhaltig Wir leben nachhaltig. | /NAHKH-hahl-tikh/ | sustainable Plastic waste harms the oceans. |
sparen Wir sparen Wasser und Strom. | /SHPAH-ren/ | to save (energy/water) Nature needs our protection. |
die Zukunft der Erde Die Zukunft der Erde liegt in unseren Händen. | /dee TSOO-koonft dair AIR-deh/ | the future of the earth Sustainability is the future. |
Germans strictly maintain the formal "Sie" address in offices, supermarkets, and healthcare settings. Switching to the informal "Du" happens only when explicitly offered.
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How do you say "Environment" in German?
Key words for "Environment": die Umwelt, der Klimawandel, recyceln. All 10 words with pronunciation and translations are in the table below.
What level is this lesson (B1)?
This is a B1-level lesson with 10 words and phrases. All exercises are 100% free.
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