nature lover
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nature lover
A person who has a great love of nature and enjoys spending time outdoors, for example hiking, camping, or observing animals and plants.
Als passionierter Naturfreund kennt er jeden Wanderweg in der Region.
As a passionate nature lover, he knows every hiking trail in the region.
The word is a simple and clear compound of 'die Natur' (nature) and 'der Freund' (friend). So it literally describes a 'Freund der Natur' (friend of nature).
Als Kind war mein Großvater schon ein großer Naturfreund.
Even as a child, my grandfather was a great nature lover.
The related adjective 'naturfreundlich' (environmentally friendly/nature-friendly) usually does not describe a person, but things or behaviors that are good for the environment, e.g. 'naturfreundliche Verpackung' (environmentally friendly packaging).
Dieses Reinigungsmittel ist vollständig biologisch abbaubar und daher sehr naturfreundlich.
This cleaning product is completely biodegradable and therefore very environmentally friendly.
A 'Naturfreund' (nature lover) is associated with typical outdoor leisure activities. These include, for example, 'wandern gehen' (to go hiking), 'Tiere beobachten' (to observe animals), or 'Pflanzen bestimmen' (to identify plants).
Als Naturfreund verbringt er jedes freie Wochenende in den Bergen.
As a nature lover, he spends every free weekend in the mountains.
When the word is used in the plural and capitalized ('die Naturfreunde') or in connection with a 'Naturfreundehaus' (Naturefriends house/lodge), it refers to the specific organization, not just nature lovers in general.
Die örtliche Gruppe der Naturfreunde organisiert eine Wanderung am Sonntag.
The local Naturefriends group is organizing a hike on Sunday.
environmentalist
'Umweltschützer' and 'Naturfreund' can both have to do with nature and the environment. However, an 'Umweltschützer' actively works to protect the environment, for example through projects, protests, or political work. A 'Naturfreund' loves nature and enjoys being outdoors, but does not necessarily have to fight actively for environmental protection. In addition, 'Naturfreund' can also mean a member of the organization 'Naturfreunde' (Naturefriends). The words can be confused because many nature lovers also want to protect the environment. 'Umweltschützer' is more precise when the focus is on active commitment.
Als Naturfreund verbringt Paul fast jedes Wochenende beim Wandern im Wald.
As a nature lover, Paul spends almost every weekend hiking in the forest.
Der Umweltschützer sammelt Unterschriften gegen den Bau der neuen Straße.
The environmentalist is collecting signatures against the construction of the new road.