German word

Naturfreund

Pronunciation

IPA/naˈtuːɐ̯ˌfʁɔʏ̯nt/

Meaning

  • masculine nounnature lover

Example

Der Naturfreund verbringt das Wochenende im Nationalpark.

The nature lover spends the weekend in the national park.

Illustration for Naturfreund (nature lover)

More examples

Als langjähriger Naturfreund organisiert er Exkursionen für Einsteiger.

As a longtime nature lover, he organizes excursions for beginners.

Core concept

A person with a backpack pausing to take in a forest, wildlife, and a wide landscape.

Common phrases

  • langjähriger Naturfreund

    long-time nature lover

  • treuer Naturfreund

    loyal nature lover

Similar words

Naturliebhaber: A person who loves nature and enjoys spending time outdoors as a hobby.
Naturbeobachter: A person who observes or records plants, animals, and natural events.
Wanderer: A person who walks mountain trails or paths to enjoy scenery and nature.

Definition in German

Jemand, der sich für Pflanzen, Tiere und Landschaften interessiert und gern draußen ist.

Word origin

Naturfreund is a compound of Natur ('nature') and Freund ('friend'), with the literal compound meaning 'friend of nature'.

Usage tips

  • Naturfreund is masculine grammatical gender; Naturfreundin is the feminine form, and Naturfreunde is the common plural.

Opposites

  • Stadtmenschcity dwellernoun

Related words

  • naturfreundlichnature-friendlyadjective

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