Artensterben

species extinction

noun AR-ten-shter-ben Rare

Also means

biodiversity loss

Usage Note

Artensterben is neuter (das Artensterben). The ongoing global mass extinction of plant and animal species; alongside Klimawandel and Biodiversitätsverlust, it is a central term in German environmental and sustainability discourse.

Examples

"Das Artensterben schreitet weltweit in einem alarmierenden Tempo voran."

Natural Translation

Species extinction is progressing worldwide at an alarming rate.

Literal Translation

The species extinction advances worldwide at an alarming pace.

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