Die Natur
Example: Wir verbringen das Wochenende gerne in der unberührten Natur.
Definition
"Die Natur" refers to the natural world and all living and non-living things occurring naturally on Earth, including plants, animals, landscapes, and other physical phenomena. It often implies untouched or unspoiled environments, as in the phrase 'Wir verbringen das Wochenende gerne in der unberührten Natur.'
Etymology
The word "die Natur" comes from the Latin word 'natura,' meaning 'birth, character, quality, or the natural world.' The term was adopted into German to describe the physical world and its inherent processes. Did you know? The Latin root 'natura' originally referred to the essential qualities that make something what it is.
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"Die Natur" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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