Noun
das Umfeld
Pronunciation: /ˈʔʊmfɛlt/
environment (political or social setting, arena or condition)
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plural Umfelder
Meanings
Noun
- environment (political or social setting, arena or condition)
Example sentence
Die Familie fügte sich schnell in das neue Umfeld ein.
The family assimilated quickly into their new environment.
Word forms
singular
das Umfeld
plural
die Umfelder
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedas Umfeld
Accusativedas Umfeld
Dativedem Umfeld
Genitivedes Umfelds
Plural
Nominativedie Umfelder
Accusativedie Umfelder
Dativeden Umfeldern
Genitiveder Umfelder
Usage
- das soziale Umfeld — Umfeld can describe the people and circumstances surrounding someone.
- Umfeld / Umwelt — Umfeld often refers to a social setting; Umwelt can mean the natural environment.
In ihrem neuen beruflichen Umfeld fühlt sie sich inzwischen wohl.
She now feels comfortable in her new working environment.