das Umfeld
Translation
environment, surroundings, milieu, setting
Examples
Er wuchs in einem guten Umfeld auf.
He grew up in a good environment.
Das berufliche Umfeld ist sehr wichtig.
The professional environment is very important.
Im Umfeld des Stadions gab es viel Verkehr.
There was a lot of traffic in the vicinity of the stadium.
Grammar Patterns
((in)) ((a ... environment)) in a ... environment He works in a creative environment.
((the environment)) ((of sth.)) the environment of sth. The environment of the school is safe.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Umgebung, Milieu; Antonyms: (none)
Etymology
From 'um-' (around) + 'Feld' (field). Literally 'the field around something', referring to a social or physical environment.
Memory Tips
Imagine the 'field' (Feld) that is 'around' (um) you. This is your social or physical environment.