NOUN
Umgebung/ʊmˈɡeːbʊŋ/surroundings; environment; vicinity
Umgebung is a German noun that means surroundings, environment, or vicinity. It is pronounced /ʊmˈɡeːbʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Umgebungen".
Definitions
1.the area or region around a place; vicinity(location)
a.the places and landscape surrounding a specific location
Die Umgebung des Sees ist sehr malerisch.—The area around the lake is very picturesque.
b.the people and buildings near a place
In der Umgebung des Bahnhofs gibt es viele Geschäfte.—There are many shops in the area around the train station.
2.environment or setting someone is in(general sense)
a.the circumstances or conditions in which someone lives
Er fühlt sich in einer neuen Umgebung unwohl.—He feels uncomfortable in a new environment.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Umgebung | die Umgebungen |
| Genitive | der Umgebung | der Umgebungen |
| Dative | der Umgebung | den Umgebungen |
| Accusative | die Umgebung | die Umgebungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Umgebung" mean in English?
- "Umgebung" means surroundings, environment, or vicinity. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Umgebung"?
- "Umgebung" is pronounced /ʊmˈɡeːbʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Umgebung" der, die, or das?
- "Umgebung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Umgebung"?
- The plural of "Umgebung" is "Umgebungen".
- What part of speech is "Umgebung"?
- "Umgebung" is a noun in German.
