German word

Atmosphäre

Pronunciation

IPA/atmoˈsfɛːʁə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounatmosphere

Example

Man fühlt sich in der Atmosphäre dieses Cafés wohl.

People feel comfortable in this café's atmosphere.

Illustration for Atmosphäre (atmosphere)

More examples

Gute Musik kann eine positive Atmosphäre schaffen.

Good music can create a positive atmosphere.

Core concept

A shared surrounding presence that can be physical around a planet or perceptible in a place.

Common phrases

  • positive Atmosphäre

    positive atmosphere

  • eine Atmosphäre schaffen

    create an atmosphere

Similar words

Stimmung: The mood created by people's feelings and behavior at a gathering or event.
Ambiente: The comfort and character of a space created by its appearance, sounds, and lighting.
Laune: A person's passing mood or state of mind.

Definition in German

Die gasförmige Hülle eines Planeten; übertragen der charakteristische Eindruck oder die Stimmung, die ein Ort vermittelt.

Word origin

Greek atmos, meaning 'vapor,' combines with sphaira, meaning 'sphere,' in the learned borrowing Atmosphäre, which later developed a figurative sense.

Usage tips

  • Luft usually means physical air, whereas Atmosphäre is preferred for a planet's gaseous envelope or a place's general feel.

Other meanings

  • airnoun

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