German Vocabulary: Society, Environment, and Politics

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A comprehensive vocabulary list based on lecture notes covering German terminology for social challenges, environmental phenomena, and political entities.

Last updated 11:10 PM on 5/12/26
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die Arbeitslosigkeit (-, nur Singular)

unemployment

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die Armut (-, nur Singular)

poverty

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die Behinderung (-, -en)

disability or handicap

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die Gewalt (-, nur Singular)

violence

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das Engagement (-s, nur Singular)

commitment or involvement

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das Gewaltopfer (-s, -)

victim of violence

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die Obdachlosigkeit

homelessness

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das Opfer (-s, -)

victim

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die Patenschaft (-, -en)

sponsorship or distance adoption

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die Spende (-n)

donation or offering

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die Sucht (-"e)

addiction or dependency

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ehrenamtlich

honorary or as a volunteer; without receiving money

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freiwillig

voluntary; of one's own will

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obdachlos

homeless; without a roof over one's head

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sich einsetzen (für + Akk.)

to commit oneself to or advocate for

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unterstützen

to support or assist

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die Abgase (Pl.)

exhaust gases or fumes

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das Erdbeben (-s, -)

earthquake

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das Gift (-[e]s, -e)

poison or toxin

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das Hochwasser (-s, -)

flood or high water

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die Luftverschmutzung (-, nur Singular)

air pollution

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die Mehrwegflasche (-, -n)

reusable or returnable bottle

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der Müll (-s, nur Singular)

rubbish, garbage, or waste

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das Ozonloch (-[e]s, -"er)

ozone hole

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die Ozonschicht (-, nur Singular)

ozone layer

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die Umweltverschmutzung (-, nur Singular)

environmental pollution

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schützen

to protect

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umweltfreundlich

eco-friendly, biodegradable, or respectful of the environment

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verschwenden

to waste or squander

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der Abgeordnete (-n, -n)

delegate or member of parliament

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der Bundestag (-s)

the German Federal Parliament

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der Kanzler (-s, -) / die Kanzlerin (-, -nen)

Chancellor (male/female)

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die Kundgebung (-, -en)

rally or demonstration

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die Regierung (-, -en)

government

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der Streik (-[e]s, -s)

strike

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die Wahl (-, -en)

choice, election, or vote

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der Wahlkampf (-[e]s, -"e)

election campaign

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wahlberechtigt sein

to have the right to vote

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die Aufmerksamkeit gewinnen

to attract attention

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zum Nachdenken zwingen

to force someone to reflect or think