die Umweltbelastung
Translation
environmental pollution, environmental burden, environmental impact
Examples
Wir müssen die Umweltbelastungen reduzieren.
We must reduce environmental pollution.
Industrie verursacht hohe Umweltbelastungen.
Industry causes high levels of environmental pollution.
Grammar Patterns
environmental pollution from sth. The environmental pollution from plastic is a problem.
to reduce/decrease environmental pollution We must reduce environmental pollution.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Umweltverschmutzung; Antonyms: der Umweltschutz
Etymology
A compound of 'Umwelt' (environment) and 'Belastung' (burden, strain). It literally means 'environmental burden'.
Memory Tips
Visualize a heavy 'burden' (Belastung) being placed upon the 'environment' (Umwelt), which represents pollution and strain.