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global warming
Refers specifically to global warming, meaning the long-term increase in the average temperature of the Earth's atmosphere and oceans as a result of climate change.
Die globale Erwärmung ist eine der größten Herausforderungen unserer Zeit.
Global warming is one of the greatest challenges of our time.
The noun 'die Erwärmung' (warming) is derived from the verb 'erwärmen' (to warm up / heat). This verb consists of the prefix 'er-', which often indicates the beginning of a process, and the adjective 'warm' (warm). The ending '-ung' turns the verb into a noun that describes the process.
Kannst du bitte die Milch für den Kaffee erwärmen?
Could you please warm the milk for the coffee?
You can recognize the meaning 'globale Erwärmung' (global warming) from words like 'global' (global), 'Klima' (climate), 'Grad' (degree), or in the context of the environment and politics. If it is about everyday things like food or water, the general meaning is intended.
Die Konferenz diskutiert Maßnahmen gegen die globale Erwärmung.
The conference is discussing measures against global warming.
In the context of climate change, 'Erwärmung' (warming) is often used with verbs like 'bekämpfen' (to fight), 'stoppen' (to stop), or 'verlangsamen' (to slow down). People also often speak of the 'Folgen der Erwärmung' (consequences of warming) or the 'Beitrag zur Erwärmung' (contribution to warming).
Viele Länder versuchen, die globale Erwärmung zu verlangsamen.
Many countries are trying to slow global warming.
In the general meaning, 'Erwärmung' (warming) is often used with the genitive or 'von' (of) to specify what is becoming warmer. Typical phrases are 'die Erwärmung des Wassers' (the warming of the water), 'die Erwärmung der Muskeln' (the warming up of the muscles), or 'zur Erwärmung von Speisen' (for warming food).
Vor dem Sport ist die Erwärmung der Muskeln wichtig.
Before doing sports, warming up the muscles is important.
warmth / heat
'Wärme' and 'Erwärmung' are both connected to warm temperatures, but they do not mean the same thing. 'Wärme' describes a state or the energy that you feel or use for heating. 'Erwärmung' describes the process of something becoming warmer or being made warmer. Very often, 'Erwärmung' also refers to the long-term rise in temperature in the climate. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with temperature. Remember: 'Wärme' is what is there or what is felt; 'Erwärmung' is the change toward more warmth or heat.
In der Schule spricht die Klasse über die globale Erwärmung und ihre Folgen.
At school, the class talks about global warming and its consequences.
Im Winter bleibt die Wärme lange im Zimmer, wenn die Fenster geschlossen sind.
In winter, the heat stays in the room for a long time if the windows are closed.