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rainforest
A forest in tropical or subtropical regions with very high annual rainfall, characterized by great biodiversity.
Der Schutz der Regenwälder ist entscheidend für das globale Klima und die Biodiversität.
Protecting rainforests is crucial for the global climate and biodiversity.
The word is a clear compound of 'der Regen' (rain) and 'der Wald' (forest). So it literally describes a forest where it rains a lot.
Der Amazonas ist der größte Regenwald der Welt.
The Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world.
'Regenwald' (rainforest) is often used with verbs related to protecting or destroying. Typical combinations are 'den Regenwald schützen' (to protect the rainforest), 'den Regenwald erhalten' (to preserve the rainforest), or 'den Regenwald abholzen' (to cut down the rainforest).
Viele Organisationen kämpfen dafür, den Regenwald zu schützen.
Many organizations are fighting to protect the rainforest.
This word appears very frequently in texts and discussions about environmental protection, climate change, and species diversity (biodiversity).
Die Zerstörung der Regenwälder beschleunigt den Klimawandel.
The destruction of rainforests accelerates climate change.
jungle
Dschungel and Regenwald can refer to the same tropical forest. Dschungel emphasizes the dense, difficult-to-penetrate vegetation, while Regenwald describes the forest in terms of its rainy climate. The choice of word therefore depends on which characteristic is the focus.
Wegen der hohen Niederschläge bleibt der Regenwald das ganze Jahr feucht.
Because of the heavy rainfall, the rainforest remains humid all year round.
Wegen der dichten Pflanzen kamen wir im Dschungel nur langsam voran.
Because of the dense vegetation, we could make only slow progress through the jungle.
