die Lichtverschmutzung
Translation
light pollution
Examples
Lichtverschmutzung stört nachtaktive Tiere.
Light pollution disturbs nocturnal animals.
In der Stadt ist die Lichtverschmutzung sehr stark.
In the city, light pollution is very strong.
Grammar Patterns
((die)) ~ The light pollution. Light pollution is increasing worldwide.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Lichtsmog (light smog); Antonyms: Dunkelheit (darkness)
Etymology
A compound of 'Licht' (light) and 'Verschmutzung' (pollution).
Memory Tips
Imagine city lights acting like 'pollution' that dirties the night sky, making stars invisible.