Category: EnvironmentPart of speech: nounDifficulty: IntermediateRecommended for ★ UPSC
Umwelt
/umwelt/Roman
English meaning: Environment
Definition
The natural surroundings. Germany is a global leader in environmental policy — Energiewende (energy transition) aims for 80% renewable electricity by 2030; Germany has pioneered solar, wind energy, and electric vehicle incentive systems. Germany's Green Party (Die Grünen) was the first Green party to enter national government globally.
Example
“Deutschland ist führend in erneuerbaren Energien und Umweltschutz.”
In English: “Germany is a leader in renewable energies and environmental protection.”
Literary Heritage
“Wer, wenn ich schriee, hörte mich denn aus der Engel Ordnungen?”
“Who, if I cried out, would hear me among the orders of Angels?”
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- German
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Germanic
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