die Umgebung, -en
surroundings · environment · surrounding
Dies ist der Bereich oder Ort, der sich direkt um eine Person, ein Tier oder eine Sache befindet.
The German word "Umgebung" is a noun meaning "surroundings", "environment", or "vicinity". It is made up of:
- "Um" (around, about) — a prefix here indicating surrounding
- "Gebung" (related to "geben" meaning "to give," but here part of the noun complex forming meaning)
In this context, "Umgebung" refers to the area around a place or object.
Similar words in German:
- Umfeld (environment, context)
- Nachbarschaft (neighborhood)
- Umkreis (vicinity, radius around something)
Differences:
- Umfeld focuses more on an abstract or situational environment, like social or professional context.
- Nachbarschaft emphasizes living nearby neighbors or community.
- Umkreis refers specifically to a defined geographic radius or circle around a spot.
- Umgebung is the general term for the physical surroundings.
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Examples
Ich genieße die schöne Umgebung hier.noun
I am enjoying the beautiful surroundings here.
In dieser Umgebung wachsen seltene Pflanzen.noun
Rare plants grow in this environment.
Die Umgebung wirkt sehr ruhig und friedlich.noun
The surroundings seem very calm and peaceful.
Die Umgebung wirkt sehr ruhig.noun
The surroundings seem very calm.
Wir haben die Umgebung mit dem Fahrrad erkundet.noun
We explored the surroundings by bike.
Die Kinder haben Müll gesammelt, um die Umgebung sauber zu halten.noun
The children collected trash to keep the surroundings clean.
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