NOUN
dieUmwelt/ˈʊmˌvɛlt/environment; surroundings
Umwelt is a German noun that means environment or surroundings. It is pronounced /ˈʊmˌvɛlt/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Umwelten".
Definitions
1.the natural world or surroundings, especially as affected by human activity(nature/ecology)
a.the total sum of nature and living conditions surrounding humans, animals, or plants
Der Schutz der Umwelt ist heute wichtiger denn je.—Protecting the environment is more important today than ever.
2.the conditions or setting in which someone lives or operates(general)
a.social or personal surroundings
Die Schule ist ein wichtiger Teil der Umwelt des Kindes.—School is an important part of a child's environment.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Umwelt | die Umwelten |
| Genitive | der Umwelt | der Umwelten |
| Dative | der Umwelt | den Umwelten |
| Accusative | die Umwelt | die Umwelten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Umwelt" mean in English?
- "Umwelt" means environment or surroundings. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Umwelt"?
- "Umwelt" is pronounced /ˈʊmˌvɛlt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Umwelt" der, die, or das?
- "Umwelt" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Umwelt"?
- The plural of "Umwelt" is "Umwelten".
- What part of speech is "Umwelt"?
- "Umwelt" is a noun in German.
