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umweltbewusst
environmentally conscious
So zu handeln, dass Natur und Ressourcen möglichst wenig Schaden nehmen, zum Beispiel durch weniger Müll und weniger Energieverbrauch.
Meaning (in English)
umweltbewusst means environmentally conscious / eco-conscious. It describes a person, attitude, or behavior that takes environmental protection into account, for example by saving energy, avoiding waste, recycling, or choosing sustainable products.
Parts (word formation)
- Umwelt = environment
- bewusst = conscious / aware
So umweltbewusst literally means “conscious of the environment.”
Related meanings / usage
- umweltbewusst leben = to live in an environmentally conscious way
- umweltbewusstes Verhalten = environmentally responsible behavior
German synonyms
- umweltfreundlich (environment-friendly; often more about the product/behavior than the awareness)
- ökologisch (ecological; often more technical or policy-related)
- nachhaltig (sustainable; broader, can include social/economic aspects)
- umweltgerecht (environmentally appropriate)
German antonyms (if applicable)
- umweltschädlich (harmful to the environment)
- umweltfeindlich (hostile to the environment)
- gleichgültig gegenüber der Umwelt (indifferent to the environment)
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Examples
Meine Schwester ist sehr umweltbewusst.adjective
My sister is very environmentally conscious.
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