umweltschädlich
Translation
environmentally harmful, damaging to the environment, polluting
Examples
Plastiktüten sind umweltschädlich.
Plastic bags are environmentally harmful.
Das ist ein umweltschädliches Produkt.
This is an environmentally harmful product.
Wir müssen umweltschädliche Substanzen vermeiden.
We must avoid environmentally harmful substances.
Grammar Patterns
to be environmentally harmful umweltschädlich sein These chemicals are environmentally harmful.
an environmentally harmful ((noun)) ein umweltschädliches ((Nomen)) He avoids environmentally harmful products.
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Etymology
A compound of 'Umwelt' (environment) + 'schädlich' (harmful). 'Schädlich' comes from 'Schaden' (damage, harm).
Memory Tips
Think of something that causes 'Schaden' (damage) to the 'Umwelt' (environment). Learn it with its opposite, 'umweltfreundlich' (eco-friendly).