pollution in German

pollution in German is Verschmutzung, Umweltverschmutzung, Verunreinigung — pollution means the contamination of the environment with harmful substances, noise, or light.

pollution in German

Verschmutzung

noun

Physical contamination, now especially the contamination of the environment by harmful substances, or by disruptive levels of noise, light etc. [from 18th c.]

Umweltverschmutzung

noun

Physical contamination, now especially the contamination of the environment by harmful substances, or by disruptive levels of noise, light etc. [from 18th c.]

Verunreinigung

noun

Physical contamination, now especially the contamination of the environment by harmful substances, or by disruptive levels of noise, light etc. [from 18th c.]

Pollution

noun

Physical contamination, now especially the contamination of the environment by harmful substances, or by disruptive levels of noise, light etc. [from 18th c.]

What does "pollution" mean?

noun The contamination of the environment with harmful substances, noise, or light.
""Flying only looks like a bargain because the cost of pollution is so cheap.""

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

pollution in a sentence

"Flying only looks like a bargain because the cost of pollution is so cheap."
Noise pollution from the motorway makes it hard to sleep in the nearby houses.

Similar words in German

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Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "pollution" in German?

"pollution" in German is Verschmutzung, Umweltverschmutzung, Verunreinigung. pollution means: The contamination of the environment with harmful substances, noise, or light.

How do you use "pollution" in a sentence?

Example: "Noise pollution from the motorway makes it hard to sleep in the nearby houses." In German, "pollution" is Verschmutzung, Umweltverschmutzung, Verunreinigung.

Are there other ways to say "pollution" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "pollution": Verschmutzung, Umweltverschmutzung, Verunreinigung, Pollution.

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