die Umwelttechnik
Translation
environmental technology, environmental engineering
Examples
Er studiert Umwelttechnik an der Universität.
He studies environmental engineering at the university.
Umwelttechnik hilft, die Natur zu schützen.
Environmental technology helps to protect nature.
Grammar Patterns
to study environmental engineering ((sth.)) Er studiert Umwelttechnik.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ökotechnik (eco-technology), grüne Technik (green technology)
Etymology
A compound of 'Umwelt' (environment) and 'Technik' (technology, engineering).
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'environment-technique'. It covers both the technology and the engineering aspects of environmental science.