Die Umgebung
Example: Die Umgebung des Parks ist sehr ruhig und grün.
Definition
"Die Umgebung" refers to the area or environment surrounding a specific place, often characterized by its natural or built features. It encompasses the immediate vicinity and can include elements like parks, buildings, or landscapes, as in the phrase 'Die Umgebung des Parks ist sehr ruhig und grün.'
Etymology
The German word "die Umgebung" comes from the verb 'umgeben,' meaning 'to surround.' 'Um' means 'around,' and 'geben' means 'to give.' Together, they form 'Umgebung,' literally meaning 'that which surrounds.' Did you know? The word reflects the concept of the environment as everything that 'gives around' or encircles a place.
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"Die Umgebung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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