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die Umwelt

environment, surroundings

Wir müssen die Umwelt schützen.

We must protect the environment.

Er wuchs in einer ländlichen Umwelt auf.

He grew up in a rural environment.

to protect the environment Wir müssen die Umwelt schützen.

Synonyms: surroundings, milieu

From 'um' (around) + 'Welt' (world). The 'world around' us.

Picture the 'world' (Welt) that is 'around' (um) you. That is your environment.

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