German · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Environment" in German: Umwelt
die Umwelt
Environment in German is die Umwelt. News and school talk use Umweltschutz for protecting it. Say unsere Umwelt when you mean the planet around us.
Recycling chat
Mülltrennung hilft der Umwelt enorm.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Umwelt
Say it
OOM-velt
/ˈʊmvelt/
OOM-velt. Long oo, stress OOM, soft -velt.
"Environment" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Umwelt | the environment Default noun. | Default noun. |
| Umweltschutz | environmental protection Policy and activism. | Policy and activism. |
| gut für die Umwelt | good for the environment Eco choices. | Eco choices. |
| Umweltverschmutzung | pollution Damage talk. | Damage talk. |
How to use Umwelt in real life
- 1Recycling chat
Mülltrennung hilft der Umwelt enorm.
Sorting trash helps the environment enormously.
Everyday eco habit.
- 2News headline
Neue Regeln sollen die Umwelt schützen.
New rules are meant to protect the environment.
Policy.
- 3Shopping choice
Diese Flasche ist besser für die Umwelt.
This bottle is better for the environment.
Consumer talk.
Mistakes English speakers make with Umwelt
Incorrect: Der Umwelt ist wichtig.
Correct: Die Umwelt ist wichtig.
Umwelt is feminine: die Umwelt.
Incorrect: Wir schützen das Environment.
Correct: Wir schützen die Umwelt.
Use Umwelt, not English environment.
Good to know
Umwelt is a school and politics keyword in Germany, tied to recycling and energy. Umweltfreundlich labels appear on packaging. People say gut für die Umwelt for everyday eco choices.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a reusable bottle
ChatPal
Welche Flasche ist besser für die Umwelt?
Which bottle is better for the environment?
You
Die Metallflasche — weniger Plastik für die Umwelt.
The metal bottle — less plastic for the environment.
ChatPal
Stimmt. Kleine Schritte für die Umwelt zählen.
True. Small steps for the environment count.
You
Genau. Unsere Umwelt braucht solche Gewohnheiten.
Exactly. Our environment needs habits like that.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Environment" in German
How do you say environment?
Die Umwelt.
Environmental protection?
Umweltschutz.
Good for the environment?
Gut für die Umwelt.
Gender?
Feminine: die Umwelt.
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