Dictionary

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Absorption The process by which one substance takes in another.	die Absorption	Absorbtion	Abszorpció / Elnyelés
Acid Rain Rainfall made sufficiently acidic by atmospheric pollution.	der Saure Regen	pluie acide	savas eső
Adaptation A process or characteristic that allows an organism to survive and reproduce in its environment.	die Anpassung	Adaptation	Alkalmazkodás / Adaptáció
Afforestation The establishment of a forest or stand of trees in an area where there was no previous tree cover.	die Aufforstung	le boisement	Erdősítés / Telepítés
Agriculture The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil and rearing of animals.	die Landwirtschaft	agriculture	Mezőgazdaság
Air Pollution The presence in or introduction into the air of harmful substances.	die Luftverschmutzung	la pollution de l'air	Légszennyezés
Alternative Energy Energy from sources that do not deplete natural resources or harm the environment.	die alternative Energie	énergie alternative	Alternatív energia
Alternative Fuels Non-conventional fuels like ethanol or natural gas used for transportation.	die alternativen Kraftstoffe	carburants alternatifs	Alternatív üzemanyagok
Altitude The height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.	die Höhe, die Meereshöhe	altitude	Tengerszint feletti magasság
Amazon Referring to the Amazon rainforest, the world's largest tropical rainforest.	das Amazonasbecken	Amazone	Amazonas (esőerdő vagy folyó)
Ambient Relating to the immediate surroundings of something.	die Umgebung (noun), ambient (adjective)	ambiant	Környezeti / Környező (pl. környezeti hőmérséklet)
Amphibian Cold-blooded vertebrates (like frogs) that typically start life in water and move to land as adults.	die Amphibie	amphibien	Kétéltű
Ancestral Belonging to or inherited from an ancestor or earlier type.	Ancestral	ancestral	Ősi / Felmenőktől származó
Animal Multicellular, eukaryotic organisms that consume organic material and breathe oxygen.	das Tier	animal	Állat
Antarctic The polar region around the Earth's South Pole.	die Antarktis (noun), antarktisch (adjective)	Antarctique	Antarktisz / Déli-sarkvidék
Aquatic Relating to water.	Aquatisch	aquatique	Vízi / Vízi életmódot folytató
Arable Land that is suitable for growing crops.	das Ackerland (noun), anbaubar (adjective)	arable/cultivable	Művelhető / Szántó- (pl. szántóföld)
Arboreal Living in trees.	Baumbewohnend	arboricole	Fán élő / Lombkoronalakó
Archipelago A group or chain of islands clustered together in a body of water.	das Archipel	archipel	Szigetcsoport / Archipelágus
Arctic The polar region located at the northernmost part of Earth.	die Arktis (noun), arktisch (adjective)	arctique	Arktisz / Északi-sarkvidék
Arid A region having little or no rain; too dry or barren to support vegetation.	Arid (adjective), die Trockenheit (noun)	aride	Arid / Száraz (éghajlat)
Ash The powdery residue left after the burning of any substance.	die Asche	cendre	Hamu
Atmosphere The envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet.	die Atmosphäre	atmosphère	Légkör / Atmoszféra
Atoll A ring-shaped reef, island, or chain of islands formed of coral.	das Atoll	atoll	Atoll (Korallzátony-sziget)
Aurora A natural light display in the Earth's sky, predominantly seen in high-latitude regions.	das Polarlicht	aurore	Sarki fény (Aurora)
Autotroph An organism that produces its own food using light, water, carbon dioxide, or other chemicals.	der Autotroph	autotrophe	Autotróf (Önfelépítő szervezet)
Background Radiation Low-level radiation naturally present in the environment.	die Hintergrundstrahlung	le fond de rayonnement	Háttérsugárzás
Bacteria Microscopic single-celled organisms that decompose organic matter.	die Bakterien (plural), das Bakterium (singular)	bactéries	Baktériumok
Bedrock The solid rock layer beneath soil and surface materials.	das Grundgestein	la roche mère	Alapkőzet
Biomass Total mass of organisms in a given area or volume.	die Biomasse	biomasse	Biomassza
Biosphere The regions of the surface, atmosphere, and hydrosphere of the earth occupied by living organisms.	die Biosphäre	biosphère	Bioszféra
Blackwater Wastewater from toilets that contains pathogens.	das Schwarzwasser	eaux-vannes	Fekete víz (szennyvíz)
Bog A wetland that accumulates peat, a deposit of dead plant material.	das Moor	tourbière	Láp / Mocsár
Boreal Forest High-latitude forests characterized by conifers (also known as Taiga).	der boreale Nadelwald, die Taiga	forêt boréale	Boreális erdő (Tajga)
Botanical Relating to plants.	Botanisch	botanique	Botanikai / Növénytani
Botany The scientific study of plants.	die Botanik	botanique	Növénytan (Botanika)
Brownfield A former industrial site where reuse is complicated by potential pollution.	die Industriebrache	friche industrielle	Barnamezős terület (elhagyott ipari terület)
Carbon Dioxide A naturally occurring gas, also a byproduct of burning fossil fuels, that acts as a greenhouse gas.	das Kohlendioxid	dioxyde de carbone	Szén-dioxid
Carbon Emissions The release of carbon (mostly as CO2) into the atmosphere.	die Kohlenstoffemissionen	émissions de carbone	Szén-dioxid-kibocsátás
Carcinogen Any substance or agent that promotes cancer in living tissue.	das Karzinogen	agent cancérigène	Rákkeltő anyag (Karcinogén)
Carpooling The sharing of car journeys so that more than one person travels in a car.	die Fahrgemeinschaft	covoiturage	Telekocsi / Közös autóhasználat
Clean Energy Energy that comes from renewable, zero-emission sources.	die saubere Energie	énergie propre	Tiszta energia
Climate Change A long-term change in the average weather patterns that have come to define Earth’s local, regional and global climates.	der Klimawandel	changement climatique	Klímaváltozás / Éghajlatváltozás
Coal A combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock used as a fuel.	die Kohle	charbon	Szén
Coastal Erosion The loss or displacement of land along the coastline due to the action of waves, currents, or tides.	die Küstenerosion	érosion côtière	Partmenti erózió
Combustion The process of burning something.	die Verbrennung	combustion	Égés / Égetés
Companion Planting The practice of planting different crops in proximity for pest control, pollination, or providing habitat for beneficial insects.	die Mischkultur	compagnonnage des plantes	Növénytársítás
Compost Organic matter that has been decomposed in a process called composting.	der Kompost	compost,	Komposzt
Conservation The careful preservation and protection of something, especially planned management of a natural resource.	der Naturschutz, die Erhaltung	conservation	Természetvédelem / Megőrzés
Contamination The presence of a constituent, impurity, or some other undesirable element that spoils, corrupts, infects, makes unfit, or makes inferior a material or environment.	die Kontamination, die Verunreinigung	contamination	Szennyeződés / Fertőzés
Damage Damage is any change in a thing, often a physical object, that degrades it away from its initial state.	der Schaden (singular), die Schäden (plural)	Dégât, dommage	Kár / Sérülés
DDT A poisonous chemical for killing insects.	das DDT	DDT, insecticide	DDT (Diklór-difenil-triklóretán)
Decarbonisation The removal or reduction of carbon emissions output into the atmosphere to reduce an organisation’s carbon footprint and impact on the climate. This is the process by which businesses can reach net zero through reducing, eliminating, and offsetting carbon emissions.	die Dekarbonisierung	Décarbonisation	Dekarbonizáció (Szén-dioxid-mentesítés)
Deforestation The cutting down of trees in a large area, or the destruction of forests by people.	die Entwaldung	Déboisement	Erdőirtás
Desalination The process of removing salt from sea water.	die Entsalzung	Dessalement	Sótalanítás (tengervízé)
Desertification The process by which land changes into desert, for example because there has been too much farming activity on it or because a lot of trees have been cut down.	die Desertifikation	Désertification	Elsivatagosodás
Destruction An event that completely ruins something.	die Zerstörung	Destruction	Pusztítás / Rombolás
Development The process of changing something so that it moves forward, improves or grows.	die Entwicklung	Développement	Fejlődés / Fejlesztés
Direct air capture Is a technology that uses chemical reactions (liquid solvents or solid sorbents) to actively remove carbon dioxide (CO2) directly from the ambient atmosphere.	die direkte Luftabscheidung	Capture d'air directe	Közvetlen szén-dioxid-kivonás a levegőből (DAC)
Disposable Made to be used once or only a few times : made to be thrown away after one use or several uses	der Einwegartikel (noun), einweg / verfügbar (adjective)	Jetable	Egyszer használatos / Eldobható
Distillation Distillation is a process that causes the physical separation of the components of a liquid. It involves the heating of a liquid to create vapor, and then cooling the vapor to obtain a purified liquid or substance.	die Destillation	Distillation	Desztilláció
Diversity The quality or state of having many different forms, types, ideas, etc.	die Diversität	Diversité	Sokszínűség / Diverzitás
Drought A long period when there is little or no rain.	die Dürre	Sécheresse	Aszály
Dump A land site where wastes are discarded in a disorderly or haphazard fashion without regard to protecting the environment.	die Müllhalde	Décharge, dépôt	Szeméttelep / Lerakó
E-Bike A bicycle with an electric motor that helps to move the bicycle forward even when the rider is not turning the pedals, also often used to refer to any bicycle with an electric motor, including those where you must turn the pedals.	das E-Bike, das Elektrofahrrad	Vélo électrique	Elektromos kerékpár (E-bike)
Earth day Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally through earthday.org.	der Tag der Erde	La Journée de la Terre	A Föld napja
Eco-efficiency Is a concept in sustainability that focuses on delivering goods and services while minimizing environmental impact and resource use.	die Ökoeffizienz	Éco-efficacité	Ökohatékonyság
Ecological footprint The amount of the earth's energy that someone or something uses.	der ökologische Fußabdruck	Empreinte écologique	Ökológiai lábnyom
Ecology A branch of science concerned with the interrelationship of organisms and their environments.	die Ökologie	Écologie	Ökológia
Ecosystem All the living things in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment.	das Ökosystem	Écosystème	Ökoszisztéma
Ecotourism The business of organizing holidays to places of natural beauty in a way that helps local people and does not damage the environment.	der Ökotourismus	Écotourisme	Ökoturizmus
Effluent Liquid waste that is sent out from factories or places where sewage is dealt with, usually flowing into rivers, lakes, or the sea	das Abwasser	Effluent, eau usée	Ipari szennyvíz / Kiömlő folyadék
Emission Release or discharge of a substance to the environment whether in pure form or contained in other matter and whether in solid, liquid or gaseous form.	die Emission	Émission	Kibocsátás (Emisszió)
Endangered Used to describe a type of animal or plant that has become very rare and that could die out completely.	Gefährdet	En voie de disparition	Veszélyeztetett
Endemic species Plants and animals that are found nowhere else in the world.	die endemische Art	Espèces endémiques	Endemikus fajok (bennszülött fajok)
Energy Usable power that comes from heat, electricity, etc.	die Energie	Énergie	Energia
Energy balance Calculation of the various energy inputs, and losses for a process. The energy input should be equal to the outputs, energy stored and lost, as required by the First Law of Thermodynamics.	die Energiebilanz	Bilan énergétique	Energiamérleg
Energy management The process of tracking and optimising energy consumption to conserve its usage.	das Energiemanagement	Gestion de l'énergie	Energiagazdálkodás / Energiamenedzsment
Environment The sum of all external conditions and influences affecting the life, development, and ultimately, the survival of an organism.	die Umwelt	Environnement	Környezet
Environmental Management System An Environmental Management System (EMS) is a set of processes and practices that enable an organisation to reduce its environmental impacts and increase its operational efficiency. ISO 14001 is the international standard for EMS.	das Umweltmanagementsystem	Système de gestion environnementale	Környezetirányítási rendszer
Environmental remediation Environmental remediation refers to the process of mitigating or reversing environmental damage to restore ecosystems, soil, water, or air to acceptable and sustainable conditions.	die Sanierung der Umwelt	Remédiation environnementale (phytoremédiation, mycoremédiation, etc)	Környezeti kármentesítés / Szanálás
Environmental, Social and Governance is a framework used to evaluate how a company or organization manages its impact on the environment, its relationships with people, and the way it is governed.	Umwelt, Soziales und Unternehmensführung	Environnemental, Social et Gouvernance	ESG (Környezeti, társadalmi és vállalatirányítási szempontok)
Environmentalist A person who works to protect the natural world from pollution and other threats.	der Umweltschützer (masculine), die Umweltschützerin (feminine)	Écologiste	Környezetvédő
Erosion The gradual destruction of something by natural forces (such as water, wind, or ice) : the process by which something is eroded or worn away.	die Erosion	Érosion	Erózió
Ethical investment Ethical investment is an umbrella term for approaches to investing that consider values as well as returns. The term also covers issues including, but not limited to, climate change, workers’ rights, gender equality, arms, tobacco, and gambling when selecting companies and other assets.	die ethische Geldanlage	Investissements éthiques	Etikus befektetés
Event greening Hosting events or associated services, in such a way that have minimal effect on the environment and maximum benefit to the people.	das Green-Event-Management	Eco Evénement	Rendezvények zöldítése (környezetbaráttá tétele)
Extinction The state or situation that results when something (such as a plant or animal species) has died out completely.	das Aussterben	Extinction	Kihalás
Fair Trade Certified A document which validates that products are ethically sourced, ensuring farmers and workers receive fair pay, operate in safe conditions, and use sustainable practices.	Fair-Trade-zertifiziert	Certifié commerce équitable	Fair Trade minősített (Méltányos kereskedelem)
Fast fashion A business model in the clothing industry that replicates high-fashion trends rapidly and sells them at low prices.	die Fast Fashion	Mode rapide	Gyors divat
Fauna Animals peculiar to an area or period.	die Fauna	Faune	Fauna (Állatvilág)
Fire ecology A branch of science concerned with the interrelationship of organisms and their environments.	die Feuerökologie	Écologie du feu	Tűzökológia
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Flood-meadow A flood-meadow (or floodmeadow) is an area of grassland or pasture beside a river, subject to seasonal flooding.Flood-meadows are distinct from water-meadows in that the latter are artificially created and maintained, with flooding controlled on a seasonal and even daily basis.	die Flutwiese	Prairie inondable	Ártéri rét
Floodplains Flat area next to rivers, made up of soils deposited during flooding.	die Überschwemmungsgebiete	Lit majeur	Ártéri területek
Flora Plants peculiar to an area or period.	die Flora	Flore	Flóra (Növényvilág)
Forced Molting Is the practice by some poultry industries of artificially provoking a flock to molt simultaneously.	die Schockmauser	Mue forcée	Kényszerített vedletés
Forest Gardening A sustainable, low-maintenance food production system that mimics a natural woodland ecosystem using multi-layered, predominantly perennial plants.	der Waldgarten	Jardinage forestier	Erdőkertészkedés
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) A global non-profit organization that promotes responsible forest management through a leading certification system.	die Zertifizierung für nachhaltige Waldwirtschaft	Conseil de gestion forestière	FSC (Felelős Erdőgazdálkodási Tanács)
Fossil fuels Fuels, such as gas, coal, and oil, that were formed underground from plant and animal remains millions of years ago.	die fossilen Brennstoffe	Combustibles fossiles	Fosszilis tüzelőanyagok
Fracking A method of getting oil or gas from the rock below the surface of the ground by making large cracks in it. Fracking is short for "hydraulic fracturing".	das Fracking, die hydraulische Frakturierung	Fracturation hydraulique	Fracking (Rétegrepesztés)
Frostquake A non-tectonic, weather-related seismic event, creating loud booming sounds and minor ground shaking.	das Frostbeben	Tremblement de glace	Fagyrengés
Garbage Waste material that is thrown away.	Müll	Ordures	Szemét / Hulladék
Gas A substance in a form like air that is neither solid nor liquid.	Gas	Gaz	Gáz
Global warming The increase in temperature of the earth’s atmosphere that is caused by the increase of particular gases, especially carbon dioxide.	Globale Erwårmung	Réchauffement climatique	Globális felmelegedés
Green consumerism Buying products that are environmentally friendly.	Nachhaltiger konsum	Consumérisme vert	Zöld tudatosság (vagy környezettudatos fogyasztás)
Green energy Energy produced from natural sources that do not harm the environment.	Grüne Energie	Énergie verte	Zöld energia
Green skills Skills that help protect the environment and support sustainable development.	Grüne fähigkeiten	Compétences vertes/durables	"Zöld" készségek / Környezettudatos szakképzettség
Green technology Technology designed to reduce environmental damage.	Umweltfreundliche technologie	Technologie verte/green	Zöld technológia
Greenery Green plants or branches, especially when cut and used as decoration	Grün	Verdure	Zöldterület / Növényzet
Greenhouse effect The process by which gases trap heat in the Earths atmosphere.	Treibhauseffekt	Effet de serre	Üvegházhatás
Greenhouse gas A gas that traps heat in the Earths atmosphere and contributes te global warming.	Treibhausgas	Gaz à effet de serre	Üvegházhatású gáz
Greywater Used water from sinks or showers that can be reused.	Grauwasser	Eaux grises	Szürkevíz
Groundwater Water found underground in soil and rock layers.	Grundwasser	Eaux souterraines	Talajvíz
Habitat The natural home or environment where a plant or animal lives.	Lebensraum	Habitat	Élőhely
Habitat loss When natural environments disappear because of human activity.	Lebensraumverlust	Perte d'habitat	Élőhely elvesztése / Élőhely-pusztulás
Harmful Something that causes damage to the environment or living things.	Schädlich	Nocif, nocive	Káros / Ártalmas
Hazardous waste Dangerous waste that can harm people or nature.	Gefährlicher abfall	Déchets dangereux	Veszélyes hulladék
Healthy ecosystem A natural system where plants, animals and the environment work well together.	Gesundes Ökosystem	Écosystème sain	Egészséges ökoszisztéma
Heatwave A long period of very hot weather that can affect nature and people.	Hitzewelle	Canicule	Hőhullám
High temperature Very hot weather that can affect ecosystems.	Hohe temperatur	Haute température	Magas hőmérséklet
Household waste Trash produced in homes.	Haushaltsabfall	Déchets ménagers	Háztartási hulladék
Human impact The effect people have on nature and the environment.	Menschlicher einfluss	Impact humain	Emberi befolyás
Humidity The amount of water vapor in the air.	Luftfeuchtigkeit	Humidité	Páratartalom
Hybrid car A car that uses both electricity and fuel to reduce pollution.	Hybridauto	Voiture hybride	Hibrid autó
Hydrogen energy Energy created using hydrogen as a clean fuel.	Wasserstoffenergie	Énergie hydrogène	Hidrogénenergia
Hydropower Hydropower	Wasserkraft	Hydroélectricité	Vízenergia
Ice cap A thick layer of ice that permanently covers an area of land.	die Eiskappe	Calotte glaciaire	Jégsapka
Illegal dumping Throwing waste in unauthorized places.	Illegale müllentsorgung	Déversement illégal	Illegális hulladéklerakás
Impact A strong effect or influence on the environment.	Auswirkung	Impact	Hatás / Behatás
Implementation The process of putting environmental plans into action.	Umsetzung	Mise en œuvre	Megvalósítás / Végrehajtás
Incineration The process of burning waste materials to reduce their volume and sometimes produce energy.	Verbrennung	Incinération	Hulladékégetés
Industrial waste Waste produced by factories and manufacturing processes.	Industrieabfall	Déchets industriels	Ipari hulladék
Industry emissions Gases released by factories.	Industrieemissionen	Émissions industrielles	Ipari kibocsátás
Infrastructure Basic systems like transport, water, and energy that support a society.	Infrastruktur	Infrastructure	Infrastruktúra
Initiative A new plan or action taken to solve environmental problems.	Initiative	Initiative	Kezdeményezés
Innovation A new idea or method that improves environmental protection.	Inovation	Innovation	Innováció
Inorganic waste Non-biodegradable waste.	Anorganischer abfall	Déchets inorganiques	Szervetlen hulladék
Insulation Material used to prevent heat loss and improve energy efficiency in buildings.	Isolierung	Isolation	Szigetelés
Invasive species Plants or animals that spread quickly and harm native ecosystems.	Invasive Arten	Espèces envahissantes	Invazív fajok
Investment The act of putting money into green technologies or sustainable projects.	Insvestition	Investissement	Beruházás / Befektetés
Irrigation The artificial supply of water to land for growing crops.	Bewässerung	Irrigation	Öntözés
Jet fuel Fuel used in airplanes	Der Flugtreibstoff	Carburéacteur	Sugárhajtómű-üzemanyag (Kerozin)
Jet stream A fast-flowing air current in the atmosphere that influences weather and climate.	Jetstream	Courant ou jet-stream	Futóáramlás
Jettison To get rid of something or someone that is not wanted or needed.	Abwerfen	Se délester	Kivetett rakomány / Kidobás (hajóból/repülőből)
Joint responsibility Shared duty to care for the planet.	Gemeinsame verantwortung	Responsabilité conjointe	Közös felelősség
Joule A unit of energy used to measure work, heat, or electricity.	Joule	Joule	Joule
Junction A place where roads or systems meet, often linked to transport pollution.	Kreuzung	Jonction, croisement	Útkereszteződés / Csomópont
Jungle A dense forest with many plants and animals.	Dschungel	Jungle	Dzsungel
Junk Waste material that is no longer useful.	Abfall	Ordure	Szemét / Kacat
Junkyard A place to which people take large things such as old furniture or machines that they no longer want.	Der schrottplatz	Dépotoir	Szeméttelep / Roncstelep
Jurisdiction The official authority to make and enforce environmental laws in a certain area.	Gerichtsbarkeit	Juridiction	Joghatóság / Illetékesség
Jute bag A fast-flowing air current in the atmosphere that affects climate A reusable bag made from natural plant fibers.	Jutebeutel	Sac en jute	Jutazsák
Karst A landscape formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks, featuring caves and sinkholes.	Karst	Karst	Karsztos vidék
Kelp forest An underwater ecosystem formed by dense growths of kelp, supporting diverse marine life.	Kelpwald	Forêt de varech	Barna moszat-erdő
Keystone habitat A critical environment that supports a wide range of species and ecological processes.	Schlüsselhabitat	Habitat clé	Kulcsfontosságú élőhely
Keystone species A species that has a disproportionately large effect on its ecosystem relative to its abundance.	Schlüsselart	Espèces clés de voûte	Kulcsfaj
Kinetic energy Energy derived from motion, used in renewable technologies like wind and water turbines.	Kinetische Energie	L’énergie cinétique	Mozgási energia
Kyoto Protocol An international treaty that committed countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.	Kyoto-Protokoll	Protocole de Kyoto	Kiotói Egyezmény
Lacustrine ecosystem An ecosystem associated with lakes and ponds, including their surrounding habitats.	Limnisches Ökosystem	L'écosystème lacustre	Tavi ökoszisztéma
Land degradation The deterioration of land quality through erosion, pollution, or unsustainable use.	Bodendegradation	dégradation des terres	talajerózió / földterület-degradáció
Land stewardship The responsible management and care of land to protect its ecological value.	Verantwortungsvolle Landbewirtschaftung	Gestion des terres	Földterület-gondozás
Land use change The conversion of land from one purpose to another, often contributing to habitat loss.	Landnutzungsänderung	Changement d'utilisation des terres	Területhasználat-változás
Landfill A site where waste materials are buried, which can leach pollutants into soil and groundwater.	Mülldeponie	écharge	szemétlerakó
Landscape ecology The study of how spatial patterns in the environment affect ecological processes and biodiversity.	Landschaftsökologie	L'écologie du paysage	Tájökológia
Leaching The process by which water carries dissolved chemicals or nutrients through soil into groundwater.	Auslaugung	ixiviation	kilúgozás
Leaf litter Dead plant material on the forest floor that decomposes and enriches the soil with nutrients.	Laubstreu	Litière de feuilles	Avartakaró
Leakage (carbon) The shift of carbon-emitting activities to regions with less strict environmental regulations.	Kohlenstoffverlagerung	Fuite /carbone/	Szén-dioxid kiszivárgás
Legacy pollution Contamination from past industrial or agricultural activities that persists in the environment.	Altlastenverschmutzung	Pollution héritée	Örökölt szennyezés
Life cycle assessment An analysis of the environmental impact of a product throughout its entire lifespan.	Lebenszyklusanalyse	analyse du cycle de vie	letciklus-elemzés
Light pollution Excessive artificial light that disrupts ecosystems, wildlife behavior, and human health.	Lichtverschmutzung	Pollution lumineuse	Fényszennyezés
Lignite A low-grade, carbon-heavy coal that produces high CO₂ emissions when burned.	Braunkohle	Lignite	Lignit
Limnology The scientific study of freshwater bodies including lakes, rivers, and wetlands.	Limnologie	Limnologie	Limnológia
Litter Waste materials improperly discarded in the environment, harming wildlife and ecosystems.	Müll	Litière	Szemét / hulladék
Living shoreline A coastal management practice using natural elements to stabilize shorelines and protect habitats.	Naturnahe Ufergestaltung	Rivage vivant	Élő partszakasz
Lotic ecosystem An ecosystem found in flowing water environments such as rivers and streams	Fließgewässerökosystem	L'écosystème lotique	Folyóvízi ökoszisztéma
Low-carbon economy An economic system based on low greenhouse gas emissions and sustainable energy sources.	Kohlenstoffarme Wirtschaft	Low-carbon economy	Alacsony szén-dioxid-kibocsátású gazdaság
Low-impact development A land planning approach that mimics natural hydrology to reduce environmental impact.	Nachhaltige Entwicklung mit geringen Umweltauswirkungen	Développement à faible impact	Alacsony hatású fejlesztés
Management (waste) Handling and processing waste responsibly.	Abfallmanagement	Gestion des déchets	Hulladékgazdálkodás
Mangrove Coastal ecosystems important for biodiversity and protection.	Mangrove	Mangrove	Mangrove
Manure Animal dung used as organic fertilizer to enrich soil naturally.	Mist	Fumier	Trágya
Material reuse Using materials again instead of discarding them.	Wiederverwendung von Materialien	Réutilisation des matériaux	Anyagok újrafelhasználása
Mediterranean A climate type characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.	Mediterran	Méditerranéen	Mediterrán
Micro-hydro Small-scale hydroelectric power systems that generate local energy.	Kleinwasserkraft	Microhydro	Mikro-vízerőmű
Microplastics Tiny plastic particles polluting ecosystems.	Mikroplastik	microplastiques	mikroműanyagok
Millennium Seed Bank A global project to store seeds from plants to prevent extinction.	Millennium-Samenbank	Banque de semences du millénaire	Millenniumi Magbank
Mitigation Actions taken to reduce environmental damage	Minderung	atténuation	mérséklés
Mobility (sustainable) Eco-friendly transportation methods.	Achhaltige Mobilität	Mobilité /durable/	Fenntartható mobilitás
Monitoring Continuous observation of environmental conditions.	Überwachung	surveillance	megfigyelés
Nanotechnology Science at a tiny scale used to create better filters or solar cells.	Nanotechnologie	Nanotechnologie	Nanotechnológia
National Park A large area of land protected by the government for conservation.	Nationalpark	parc national	Nemzeti park
Natural Capital The world's stocks of natural assets like geology, soil, air, and water.	Naturkapital	Capital naturel	Természeti tőke
Natural Gas A fossil fuel often debated for its role as a "bridge fuel" in energy.	Erdgas	Gaz naturel	Földgáz
Natural resources Materials from nature used by humans.	Natürliche Ressourcen	ressources naturelles	Természeti erőforrások
Nearshore The area of the sea closest to the land, vital for coastal health.	Küstennah	Près des côtes	Partközeli
Net zero Balancing emitted and removed greenhouse gases.	Netto-Null	Zéro net	Nettó nulla kibocsátás
Nitrogen cycle Process of nitrogen moving through environment.	Nährstoffkreislauf	Cycle de l'azote	Nitrogénkörforgás
No-till A farming method that avoids plowing to protect soil structure.	Pfluglos	semis direct	Szántás nélküli
Noise pollution Harmful or disturbing environmental noise.	Lärmbelastung	Pollution sonore	Zajszennyezés
Non-renewable Resources that cannot be replaced once they are consumed (e.g., coal).	Nicht erneuerbar	Non renouvelable	Nem megújuló
Non-toxic Substances that do not cause harm to humans or the environment.	Not poisonous or not containing poisonous substances.	Non toxique	Nem mérgező
Nutrient cycle Movement of nutrients through ecosystems.	Nährstoffkreislauf	Cycle des nutriments	Tápanyagkörforgás
observation Watching nature closely to track changes like melting ice, or disappearing forrests...	die Beobachtung	Observation	Megfigyelés
offence An illegal act against nature, like dumping trash in a forest, littering in cities, in nature, killing animals in the wild without permission.	der Verstoß	Infraction	Szabálysértés / Vétség
offset Balancing your CO2 emissions by planting trees...	Kompensieren	compensation /carbone/	Kompenzáció / Ellentételezés (pl. szén-dioxid kvóta)
Oil Spill An accident where oil leaks into the ocean, usually from tanker ships, and kills wildlife	die Ölpest, der Ölteppich	Marée noire	Olajszennyezés / Olajkiömlés
Organic Farming without chemicals to keep the soil healthy	Biologisch	Biologique	Biológiai / Szerves / Bio
organic waste Natural trash, like food remains, leftovers, that can turn into compost	der Biomüll	déchets organiques	Szerves hulladék
outbreak A sudden start of something bad, like a wildfire,	der Ausbruch	épidémie	Kitörés (pl. járványé)
Overfishing Catching too many fish so that their population cannot recover and they can become extinct.	die Überfischung	Surpêche	Túlhalászás
oxygen The gas produced by trees that humans need to breathe.	der Sauerstoff	Oxygène	Oxigén
Ozone hole A gap in the atmosphere that lets in harmful UV rays	das Ozonloch	Trou dans la couche d’ozone	Ózonlyuk
pesticide A chemical used to kill insects that can poison the soil	das Pestizid	pesticide	Növényvédő szer / Peszticid
plastic waste Trash made of plastic /bottles, wrappers, bags etc./ that often ends up in the sea, in the soil.	der Plastikmüll	déchets plastiques	Műanyaghulladék
poisonous Something very harmful or deadly if touched or breathed in	Giftig	toxique	Mérgező
policy A set of rules or laws made by governments to help the planet.	die Politik	politique	Irányelv / Politika
pollute To make the air, water, or land dirty and dangerous, contaminated.	Verschmutzen	polluer	Szennyezés / Beszennyez
power plant A factory that makes electricity but often creates smoke, that is released into the air	das Kraftwerk	centrale électrique	Erőmű
precipitation Rain or snow; climate change makes it unpredictable.	der Niederschlag	précipitations	Csapadék
preserve To keep a natural area safe and in its original state by taking some precautions	Bewahren	préserver	Megőriz / Megóv
protect To stop animals or plants from being harmed or killed	Schützen	protéger	Véd / Megvéd
purification The process of making dirty water or air clean again.	die Reinigung	purification	Tisztítás / Megtisztítás
quality How clean or good the air and water are.	die Qualität	qualité	Minőség
quantity The amount or number of something, like the total amount of waste, or number of animals affected by something.	die Quantität	quantité	Mennyiség
quarry A large hole in the ground for digging stone, which changes the land.	der Steinbruch	carrière	Kőfejtő / Bánya
quest A long search for a solution, like finding clean energy.	die Suche	quête	Küldetés / Keresés
quickly How fast environmental problems, like warming, are happening	Schnell	rapidement	Gyorsan
rainforest A thick tropical forest that helps regulate the Earth's climate	der Regenwald	forêt tropicale	Esőerdő
Rare An animal or plant species that is hard to find and might die out.	Rar	Rare	Ritka
Raw materials Basic natural materials used to make products.	die Rohstoffe	Matières premières	Nyersanyagok
recycle To turn old materials like glass or paper into new products.	Recyceln	recycler	Újrahasznosítás
reduce To use less of something to create less trash	Reduzieren	réduire	Csökkentés
Refuse To say "no" to things that harm the planet, like plastic bags	Ablehnen	Refuser / déchets	Hulladék / Szemét (vagy: elutasít)
Renewable Energy from sources that never run out, like wind or sun	Erneuerbar	Renouvelable	Megújuló
Resource Useful things from nature, such as water, wood, or coal.	das Vorkommen	Ressource	Erőforrás
Reuse To use an item again instead of throwing it away.	Wiederverwenden	Réutiliser	Újrahasználat
Rise /sea level/ When the ocean level goes up because of melting ice	der Meeresspiegelanstieg	Élévation (du niveau de la mer)	Tengerszint-emelkedés
Sanctuary A protected area where animals can live safely.	das Schutzgebiet	Sanctuaire	Természetvédelmi terület / Menedékhely
Save To protect nature or stop wasting energy and water.	Schützen	sauver / économiser	Megment / Megőriz
Sea level The height of the ocean's surface.	der Meeresspiegel	Niveau de la mer	Tengerszint
second word this is my meaning	DE word	FR word	HU word
Severe Very serious or bad, like "severe weather" (storms/drought).	Schwer	Sévére	Súlyos / Kifejezett
Sewage liquid and solid waste carried off households, commercial, industrial areas , often into water.	das Abwasser	Eaux usées	Szennyvíz
Shortage When there is not enough of something, like a water shortage.	der Mangel	Pénurie	Hiány
Smog A mix of smoke and fog that makes city air hard to breathe.	der Smog	Smog / brouillard de pollution	Szmog
Soil erosion When the earth is washed away because there are no trees, and it can cause large damages also loss of lives.	die Bodenerosion	Érosion du sol	Talajerózió
Solar power Energy that we get directly from the sun’s light.	die Solarenergie	Énergie solaire	Napenergia
Soot Black powder produced when coal or wood is burned.	der Ruß	Suie	Korom
Sort To separate trash into different bins (paper, plastic, glass).	Sortieren	Trier	Válogat / Osztályoz
Source The place where pollution or energy starts.	die Ursache	Source	Forrás
Species A specific group of animals or plants (e.g., the tiger species).	die Spezies	Espèce	Fajok
Survival The ability of animals to stay alive in a changing environment.	das Überleben	Survie	Túlélés
Sustainable Using resources in a way that doesn't run out for the future.	Nachhaltig	Durable	Fenntartható
Temperature How hot or cold the Earth is.	Temperatur	Température	Hőmérséklet
Thaw When ice or snow melts because of heat.	Auftauen	Dégel	Olvadás
Tornado A strong and dangerous wind storm.	Tornado	Tornade	Tornádó
Transition Changing to cleaner energy.	Übergang	Transition	Átállás
Transport Cars, buses and planes that can cause pollution.	Transport	transport	Tömegközlekedés
Tree A plant that absorbs carbon dioxide.	Baum	Arbre	Fa
Tsunami A huge ocean wave that can be linked to natural disasters and climate impacts.	Tsunami	Tsunami	Szökőár
Turbine A machine that makes wind energy.	Turbine	Turbine	Turbina
Underground Water Water under the ground.	Grundwasser	Eau souterraine	Földalatti Víz
Unity People working together for the planet.	Einheit	Unité	Összefogás
Unsustainable Something that harms nature over time.	Nicht nachhaltig	Non durable	Fenntarthatatlan
Upcycling Reusing old things in a new way.	Upcycling	Surcyclage ou recyclage valorisant	Értéknövelő újrahasznosítás
Urbanization Growth of cities that can increase pollution.	Urbanisierung	Urbanisation	Urbanizáció
Urgency The need to act quickly.	Dringlichkeit	Urgence	Sürgősség
Use Using energy or water.	Nutzung	Utilisation	Fogyasztás
Valley Low land that can flood.	Tal	Vallée	Völgy
Variation Changes in weather or climate.	Variation	Variation	Változékonyság
Vegetation Plants and trees in an area.	Vegetation	Végétation	Növényzet
Vehicle Cars and trucks that may produce pollution.	Fahrzeug	Véhicule	Jármű
Ventilation Air movement that can reduce energy use.	Belüftung	Ventilation	Szellőzés
Volcano A mountain that can release gases.	Vulkan	Volcan	Vulkán
Vulnerability Being in danger from climate change.	Verwundbarkeit	Vulnérabilité	Kiszolgáltatottság
Warming The Earth becoming hotter.	Erwärmung	Réchauffement	Felmelegedés
Waste Things we throw away.	Abfall	Déchets	Hulladék
Water A natural resource we need to protect.	Wasser	Eau	Víz
Weather Rain, sun, wind and storms.	Wetter	Temps	Időjárás
Wetlands Areas with water that help nature.	Feuchtgebiete	Zones humides	Lápok
Wildfire Big fires in forests or fields.	Waldbrand	Feu de foret	Futótűz
Wildlife Animals living in nature affected by climate change.	Tierwelt	Faune	vadvilág
Wind Energy Energy from the wind.	Windenergie	énergie éolienne	Szélenergia
Windmill A structure that uses wind to produce clean energy.	Windmühle	Moulin à vent	szélmalom
X-factor An unknown factor that can affect climate change.	X-Faktor	Facteur-X	X-faktor
X-ray Radiation used by scientists to study the environment.	Röntgen	Radiographie	Röntgen
Xenobiotic A chemical substance that can pollute ecosystems.	Xenobiotikum	Xénobiotique	Xenobiotikum
Xenolith A rock inside another rock, studied in Earth science.	Xenolith	Xénolithe	Kőzetzárvány
Xeric Very dry environmental conditions.	Trocken	Xérique	Szárazságkedvelő
Xeriscaping Gardening that uses little water.	wassersparende Landschaftsgestaltung	Xéropaysagisme	szárazkert-építés
Xerophyte A plant adapted to live with very little water.	Xerophyt	Xérophyte	szárazságkedvelő növény
Xylem The part of a plant that carries water.	Xylem	Xylème	Farész
Yard A garden area where plants can grow.	Hof	Champ	Udvar
Yearly emissions Pollution produced in one year.	jährliche Emissionen	émissions annuelles	Éves kibocsátás
Yellowing Plants turning yellow from heat or lack of water.	Vergilbung	Jaunissement	Sárgulás
Yield The amount of crops produced.	Ertrag	Rendement	Terméshozam
Youth Young people helping climate action.	Jugend	Jeunesse	Fiatalság
Zero emissions No pollution released.	Null emissionen	Zéro émission	Kibocsátásmentes
Zero waste Producing almost no rubbish.	Null abfall	Zéro déchet	Hulladékmentes
Zero-carbon Producing no carbon emissions	Kohlenstofffrei	Zéro carbone	Karbonsemleges
Zoning Rules about land use.	Flächennutzungsplanung	Zonage	Övezetezés
Zoo A place that can protect endangered animals.	Zoo	Zoo	Állatkert
Zooplankton Tiny sea animals important for oceans.	Zooplankton	Zooplancton	Állati plankton