English–German

“environment” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊmˌvɛlt/

Example

Die Umwelt ist wichtig für unsere Zukunft.

The environment is important for our future.

Illustration for Umwelt (environment)

How to say “environment” in German

“Environment” in German is Umwelt.

A living system's external surroundings, including nature, buildings, resources, and other influences.

Full entry for Umwelt: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Umwelt

Wir sollten auf die Umwelt achten.

We should pay attention to the environment.

Tips for using Umwelt

  • Umwelt normally appears as a singular noun, especially in expressions such as die Umwelt schützen and umweltfreundlich.

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