Das Umweltproblem



Example: Das Umweltproblem betrifft viele Länder weltweit.

Definition


"Das Umweltproblem" refers to an environmental problem involving issues that negatively affect the natural world, such as pollution, climate change, or resource depletion. It concerns challenges that impact ecosystems, human health, and the sustainability of the planet on a global scale.

Etymology


The term "das Umweltproblem" is German, composed of "Umwelt," meaning environment, and "Problem," meaning problem. "Umwelt" originates from the Old High German 'umbi' (around) and 'waltan' (to rule or govern), meaning the surrounding world. The word "Problem" comes from Latin 'problema,' meaning a question or task to be solved. Together, they describe issues arising in or affecting the environment.

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"Das Umweltproblem" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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