Pollution

dieNoun

nocturnal emission; pollution (rarely used in the environmental sense in modern German)

Word details

German meaning
Die Verunreinigung der Umwelt, insbesondere durch Schadstoffe.
English meaning
The contamination of the environment, especially by pollutants.
German example
Die Luftverschmutzung in der Stadt ist sehr hoch.
English example
Air pollution in the city is very high.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Pollution
Plural Form
die Pollutionen

Example sentences with “Pollution”

  1. Der Arzt sprach offen über das Thema Pollution. (The doctor spoke openly about the topic of nocturnal emission.)

Frequently asked questions

Does Pollution mean environmental pollution in German?

No, in German, 'Pollution' specifically refers to nocturnal emission. Environmental pollution is 'Verschmutzung' or 'Umweltbelastung'.