German word

Regenwald

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁeːgn̩ˌvalt/

Meaning

  • masculine nounrainforest

Example

In den Regenwäldern gibt es viele verschiedene Pflanzen.

There are many different plants in the rainforests.

Illustration for Regenwald (rainforest)

More examples

Die Abholzung des Regenwaldes reduziert die Artenvielfalt.

Deforestation of the rainforest reduces biodiversity.

Core concept

A vast, dripping forest with dense vegetation forming a continuous roof over the ground.

Common phrases

  • Abholzung des Regenwaldes

    deforestation of the rainforest

  • Schutz des Regenwaldes

    protection of the rainforest

  • Wiederaufforstung des Regenwaldes

    reforestation of the rainforest

Similar words

Tropenwald: A forest in the tropics with abundant rain and many tall trees.
Dschungel: A tropical woodland packed with undergrowth and vines, making entry difficult.
Wald: A broad area where trees grow together as a forest.

Definition in German

Regenwald bezeichnet einen dichten, meist in den Tropen vorkommenden Wald mit sehr viel Niederschlag und hoher Artenvielfalt.

Word origin

The modern German compound Regenwald combines Regen, rain, with Wald, forest, to name a forest associated with abundant rain.

Usage tips

  • The plural is Regenwälder, with an umlaut and the ending -er rather than an English-style plural.

Other meanings

  • tropical forestnoun

Opposites

  • Wüstedesertnoun
  • Steppesteppenoun

Related words

  • Regenwaldgebietrainforest areanoun
  • Regenwaldschutzrainforest protectionnoun
  • Regenwaldforschungrainforest researchnoun

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