das Umfeld, -er
surroundings · environment · surrounding
Die Menschen, Dinge und Bedingungen, die jemanden direkt umgeben und sein Leben beeinflussen.
The German word "Umfeld" is a noun meaning "environment", "surroundings", or "context". It is made up of two parts:
- "Um" (prefix) meaning "around" or "surrounding"
- "Feld" meaning "field"
So, "Umfeld" literally translates to "surrounding field" or the area around something.
Similar words:
- Umgebung (surroundings, neighborhood)
- Milieu (milieu, social environment)
- Atmosphäre (atmosphere, environment)
Differences:
- Umfeld often emphasizes the broader or functional environment related to a person, organization, or situation (e.g., professional Umfeld).
- Umgebung tends to refer more to the physical or geographical surroundings.
- Milieu focuses on the social or cultural environment.
- Atmosphäre stresses the mood or feeling in a place.
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Examples
Ich fühle mich wohl in meinem Umfeld.noun
I feel comfortable in my surroundings.
Das Umfeld beeinflusst unsere Entscheidungen.noun
The environment influences our decisions.
In ihrem Umfeld passieren oft interessante Dinge.noun
In her surroundings, interesting things often happen.
Im Umfeld der Stadt gibt es viele spannende Möglichkeiten.noun
In the surroundings of the city, there are many exciting opportunities.
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