Das Umweltrisiko
Example: Das Umweltrisiko steigt durch die Verschmutzung der Flüsse.
Definition
"Das Umweltrisiko" refers to the potential danger or harm that environmental factors can cause to ecosystems, human health, or the planet. It encompasses the likelihood and severity of negative impacts resulting from pollution, climate change, or other environmental hazards.
Etymology
The German word "das Umweltrisiko" combines "Umwelt," meaning environment, and "Risiko," meaning risk. "Umwelt" comes from Old High German "umwelt," meaning surroundings, while "Risiko" originates from the Italian "rischio," which itself derives from Latin "risicum." This compound word neatly captures the idea of environmental risk.
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"Das Umweltrisiko" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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