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vegetation
All the plants that grow in a particular area or region; the plant cover of a place.
In der arktischen Tundra ist die Vegetation sehr niedrig und spärlich.
In the Arctic tundra, the vegetation is very low and sparse.
'Vegetation' is an international word that comes from Latin. The ending '-tion' is a clear signal that the noun is feminine (die) and points to an abstract concept or a collective whole.
Die Industrialisierung hat die ursprüngliche Vegetation stark verändert.
Industrialization has greatly changed the original vegetation.
The word 'Vegetation' (vegetation) is almost always used in the singular because it describes a collective whole, similar to 'das Obst' (fruit) or 'das Gemüse' (vegetables). The plural 'Vegetationen' is very rare and only used in scientific contexts.
Nach dem Waldbrand erholt sich die Vegetation nur langsam.
After the forest fire, the vegetation is recovering only slowly.
To describe the type of plant cover, 'Vegetation' (vegetation) is often combined with certain adjectives. Common combinations are 'üppige Vegetation' (lush vegetation), 'dichte Vegetation' (dense vegetation), or the opposite, 'spärliche Vegetation' (sparse vegetation).
Im Regenwald findet man eine extrem üppige Vegetation.
In the rainforest, you find extremely lush vegetation.
'Vegetation' (vegetation) is a rather formal and factual term. It is used especially in the fields of geography, biology, and environmental protection.
Der Klimawandel beeinflusst die Vegetation weltweit.
Climate change is affecting vegetation worldwide.
plant life / flora
'die Vegetation' and 'die Pflanzenwelt' both mean the plants in an area. 'Vegetation' places more emphasis on how an area is covered with plants, for example densely, sparsely, or green. The word sounds somewhat more technical and is often used for landscapes, climate, or descriptions of nature. 'Pflanzenwelt' sounds a bit more vivid and emphasizes more the different plant species that occur there. When talking about the appearance of a landscape, 'Vegetation' often fits. When talking about the diversity of plants, 'Pflanzenwelt' sounds more natural.
Nach dem Regen wurde die Vegetation am Fluss wieder dichter.
After the rain, the vegetation along the river became denser again.
Im Nationalpark erklärt eine Führung die besondere Pflanzenwelt der Berge.
In the national park, a guided tour explains the special plant life of the mountains.