Noun
die Natur
Pronunciation: [naˈtuːɐ̯]
nature (the natural world)
A2
rank #695
plural Naturen
Meanings
Noun
- nature (the natural world)
- wilderness, the wild, natural scenery
- disposition, constitution, essence
- temperament, temper, frame of mind
Example sentence
Wie genießen Sie am liebsten die Natur?
What's your favorite way to enjoy nature?
Word forms
singular
die Natur
plural
die Naturen
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Natur
Accusativedie Natur
Dativeder Natur
Genitiveder Natur
Plural
Nominativedie Naturen
Accusativedie Naturen
Dativeden Naturen
Genitiveder Naturen
Usage
- in der Natur — Out in the natural world; normally singular in this sense.
- die Natur schützen — Protect nature; the object takes accusative.
Am Wochenende verbringen wir viel Zeit in der Natur.
We spend a lot of time outdoors in nature at the weekend.