Die Umgebung
Example: Die Umgebung des Parks ist sehr ruhig und grün.
Definition
"Die Umgebung" refers to the area or environment surrounding a particular place, often including natural and built elements that contribute to its overall atmosphere. For example, "die Umgebung des Parks" means the surroundings of the park, which can be quiet and green.
Etymology
The word "die Umgebung" comes from the German prefix "um-" meaning 'around' and the root "Gebung," related to giving or setting. Together, it literally means 'the area around' something. Did you know that "Umgebung" neatly captures the concept of everything encircling a location?
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"Die Umgebung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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