Die Landschaft
Example: Die Landschaft verändert sich dramatisch durch den Klimawandel.
Definition
"Die Landschaft" refers to the visible features of an area of land, including its physical elements such as hills, rivers, trees, and human-made structures. It often describes the overall scenery or environment that can be observed and appreciated.
Etymology
The word "die Landschaft" comes from the German language, where 'Land' means 'land' and the suffix '-schaft' denotes a collective or state. It originally referred to a defined territory or region. Did you know that the suffix '-schaft' is similar to the English '-ship', indicating condition or quality?
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"Die Landschaft" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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