Artensterben
dasNounextinction of species; biodiversity loss
English translations
- 01
species extinction
Word details
- German meaning
- Das Aussterben einer Vielzahl von Tier- und Pflanzenarten in einem bestimmten Zeitraum.
- English meaning
- Species extinction
- Synonym
- Massenaussterben
- German example
- Das Artensterben ist ein großes Problem unserer Zeit.
- English example
- Species extinction is a major problem of our time.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Artensterben
- Plural Form
- None
Related words
- Dronte
Dodo
- Wandertaube
The passenger pigeon was a North American pigeon species that became extinct in the 19th century.
Example sentences with “Artensterben”
Das Artensterben ist eine große Gefahr für unser Ökosystem. (The extinction of species is a great danger to our ecosystem.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Artensterben a compound noun?
Yes, it is a compound noun formed from 'Art' (species) and 'Sterben' (dying). It is a neuter noun (das).