die Verschmutzung
Translation
pollution, contamination, soiling
Examples
Die Verschmutzung der Meere ist ein großes Problem.
The pollution of the oceans is a big problem.
Starke Verschmutzung kann Krankheiten verursachen.
Severe pollution can cause diseases.
Vermeiden Sie die Verschmutzung der Kleidung.
Avoid soiling the clothes.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) pollution of sth. The pollution of the environment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Verunreinigung, Kontamination; Antonyms: Reinigung, Sauberkeit
Etymology
Derived from 'verschmutzen' (to pollute/soil). It's formed from 'ver-' (a prefix often indicating a process) + 'Schmutz' (dirt) + '-ung' (noun suffix).
Memory Tips
The core of the word is 'Schmutz,' which means dirt. 'Verschmutzung' is the state or act of being made dirty or polluted.