Environment: German Words & Phrases
10 essential German words and expressions for "Environment". Each entry includes phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences. Suitable for CEFR B1 level and relevant for "environmental protection and sustainability".
"Environment" — word table
| German | Pronunciation | English | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| die Umwelt | /dee OOM-velt/ | environment | Wir müssen die Umwelt schützen.We must protect the environment. |
| der Klimawandel | /dair KLEE-mah-vahn-del/ | climate change | Der Klimawandel ist ein großes Problem.Climate change is a major problem. |
| recyceln | /ree-SY-kln/ | to recycle | Wir recyceln Papier und Plastik.We separate our garbage. |
| der Müll | /dair MUEL/ | garbage/waste | Der Müll muss getrennt werden.Recycling is important for the planet. |
| die Umweltverschmutzung | /dee OOM-velt-fer-shmoo-tsoong/ | pollution | Die Umweltverschmutzung nimmt zu.Solar energy is renewable energy. |
| erneuerbare Energie | /er-NOY-er-bah-reh eh-ner-GEE/ | renewable energy | Wir brauchen mehr erneuerbare Energie.Air pollution is increasing. |
| der Naturschutz | /dair nah-TOOR-shoots/ | nature conservation | Der Naturschutz ist sehr wichtig.We should save energy. |
| nachhaltig | /NAHKH-hahl-tikh/ | sustainable | Wir leben nachhaltig.Plastic waste harms the oceans. |
| sparen | /SHPAH-ren/ | to save (energy/water) | Wir sparen Wasser und Strom.Nature needs our protection. |
| die Zukunft der Erde | /dee TSOO-koonft dair AIR-deh/ | the future of the earth | Die Zukunft der Erde liegt in unseren Händen.Sustainability is the future. |
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Which German words relate to "Environment"?
Most useful: die Umwelt, der Klimawandel, recyceln and more — 10 in total, each with pronunciation below.
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