English–German
“habitat” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/bioˈtoːp/
Example
Die Biotope in dieser Region sind wichtig für seltene Arten.
The habitats in this region are important for rare species.
How to say “habitat” in German
“Habitat” in German is Biotop.
A natural or designed living space shaped around the needs of a community of species.
Example sentences with Biotop
Die Kommune plant, am Flussufer ein neues Biotop anzulegen.
The municipality plans to create a new biotope on the riverbank.
Tips for using Biotop
- German uses Biotop especially in conservation and land-use contexts, so it sounds more technical than ordinary place words.
Other German words for “habitat”
Viele Insekten verlieren durch Pestizide ihren Lebensraum.
Many insects are losing their habitat due to pesticides.