close to nature
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close to nature
Close to nature and oriented toward natural conditions or processes. The word often describes a lifestyle, design, or form of recreation in close contact with nature.
Die Familie führt ein naturnahes Leben auf dem Land.
The family leads a life close to nature in the countryside.
near-natural
Largely natural in its condition or design and only slightly altered by humans. This term is used especially for landscapes, bodies of water, and the way they are managed.
Der Bach fließt durch ein naturnahes Flussbett.
The stream flows through a natural-looking riverbed.
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'Naturnah' is made up of 'Natur' (nature) and 'nah' (close). Literally, it therefore means 'close to nature' and can describe both lifestyles and places or designs.
Das Hotel wirbt mit einer naturnahen Gestaltung des Gartens.
The hotel advertises a garden designed to be close to nature.
For the meaning of a nature-oriented lifestyle, common expressions include 'naturnah leben' (to live close to nature), 'naturnah wohnen' (to live in close contact with nature), and 'naturnaher Urlaub' (a holiday close to nature). 'Naturnah' often describes how people organize their free time or daily lives.
Viele Menschen möchten naturnah wohnen und ihren eigenen Garten bewirtschaften.
Many people would like to live close to nature and cultivate their own garden.
When used for landscapes and bodies of water, 'naturnah' often indicates design or management that takes natural processes into account as much as possible. Common expressions include 'naturnaher Flusslauf' (a natural-looking river course), 'naturnahes Ufer' (a natural-looking bank), and 'naturnahe Bewirtschaftung' (nature-friendly management).
Die Gemeinde hat das naturnahe Ufer als Lebensraum für Vögel erhalten.
The municipality preserved the natural-looking riverbank as a habitat for birds.
