No. 12,104 in German
umwelt
The term "Umwelt" in English refers to the "environment" or "surrounding world," particularly the perceived world unique to an individual or organism.
In a sentence
Die Umwelt ist wichtig für das Überleben aller Lebewesen.
The environment is important for the survival of all living beings.
In this sentence, 'Umwelt' refers to the natural surroundings and ecosystems that play a critical role in sustaining life.
Menschen sollten Verantwortung für ihre Umwelt übernehmen.
People should take responsibility for their environment.
Here, 'Umwelt' is used to indicate the immediate surroundings of humans, emphasizing personal and communal responsibility.
Fabriken können die Umwelt durch Schadstoffe stark belasten.
Factories can heavily burden the environment with pollutants.
In this example, 'Umwelt' highlights the aspects of the physical world affected by industrial activities, focusing on environmental pollution.
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