Umgebung

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From umgeben +‎ -ung. Cognate with Dutch omgeving.

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  • IPA(key): /ʊmˈɡeːbʊŋ/
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

Umgebung f (genitive Umgebung, plural Umgebungen)

  1. environment (area around something), vicinity, surroundings
    Synonym: Umgegend
    In der Wildnis müssen Sie auf Ihre Umgebung achten.
    In the wild, you need to be aware of your surroundings.

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