Natur

See also: natur and natúr

German

Etymology

From Latin nātūra via Old High German [Term?].

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [naˈtuːɐ̯]
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  • Rhymes: -uːɐ̯

Noun

Natur f (genitive Natur, plural Naturen)

  1. nature (the natural world)
    Wissenschaft ist das Studium der Natur.Science is the study of nature.
  2. wilderness, the wild, natural scenery
  3. disposition, constitution, essence
  4. temperament, temper, frame of mind

Usage notes

  • Like the English nature, Natur is normally uncountable.

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Further reading

  • Natur” in Duden online
  • Natur” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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