Umweltschaden
derNounenvironmental damage
English translations
- 01
environmental damage
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Umweltschaden bezeichnet die Beeinträchtigung oder Zerstörung der natürlichen Umwelt durch menschliche Aktivitäten oder natürliche Ereignisse.
- English meaning
- Environmental damage refers to the impairment or destruction of the natural environment caused by human activities or natural events.
- Synonym
- Umweltbelastung
- German example
- Der Umweltschaden durch die Ölkatastrophe war enorm.
- English example
- The environmental damage caused by the oil spill was enormous.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Umweltschaden
- Plural Form
- die Umweltschäden
Related words
- Altlast
A contaminated site refers to a piece of land that is polluted with harmful substances due to previous industrial or commercial use.
Example sentences with “Umweltschaden”
Der Umweltschaden ist immens. (The environmental damage is immense.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of Umweltschaden?
The plural is 'Umweltschäden'. It is masculine (der).