English–German

“environmental pollution” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊmˌvɛltfɛɐ̯ˌʃmʊtsʊŋ/

Example

In vielen Städten nimmt die Umweltverschmutzung zu.

Environmental pollution is increasing in many cities.

Illustration for Umweltverschmutzung (environmental pollution)

How to say “environmental pollution” in German

“Environmental pollution” in German is Umweltverschmutzung.

A clean landscape is crossed by smoke, waste, and chemicals that spread through the surrounding world.

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

Example sentences with Umweltverschmutzung

Plastikmüll trägt erheblich zur Umweltverschmutzung bei.

Plastic waste contributes significantly to environmental pollution.

Tips for using Umweltverschmutzung

  • German often specifies the affected area in compounds such as Luftverschmutzung and Wasserverschmutzung instead of repeating the full general term.

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