German word

Naturpark

Pronunciation

IPA/naˈtuːɐ̯ˌpaʁk/

Meaning

  • masculine nounnature park

Example

Im Naturpark kann man gut spazieren gehen.

You can go for a nice walk in the nature park.

Illustration for Naturpark (nature park)

More examples

Der Wald wurde kürzlich als Naturpark ausgewiesen.

The forest was recently designated as a nature park.

Core concept

A marked-out countryside area that keeps its natural character while welcoming visitors.

Common phrases

  • als Naturpark ausgewiesen sein

    be designated as a nature park

  • den Naturpark betreten

    enter the nature park

  • Informationen zum Naturpark einholen

    obtain information about the nature park

Similar words

Nationalpark: A broad natural reserve preserved for conservation, research, and carefully managed visits.
Naturschutzgebiet: A legally protected zone created to preserve rare species and valuable ecosystems.
Biosphärenreservat: A recognized conservation area combining nature protection with sustainable regional activity.
Landschaftsschutzgebiet: A protected landscape where development and land use must respect nature and local living conditions.

Definition in German

Ein ausgewiesenes Gebiet, das natürliche Lebensräume schützt und Besuchern Erholung sowie Freizeitnutzung ermöglicht.

Word origin

The compound Naturpark joins Natur, meaning nature, with Park, a borrowed word for an enclosed or managed area.

Usage tips

  • For a destination, German uses in den Naturpark, while location uses im Naturpark because the preposition takes accusative for movement and dative for location.

Related words

  • Naturparkverordnungnature park ordinancenoun
  • Naturparkgrenzenature park boundarynoun

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