Miljø (Environment)
The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
Det er vigtigt at passe på miljøet for fremtidige generationer.

Natur (Nature)
The phenomena of the physical world collectively, including plants, animals, the landscape, and other features and products of the earth.
Vi gik en tur for at nyde den smukke natur.

Skov (Forest)
A large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth.
Der bor mange vilde dyr i skoven.

Hav (Ocean/Sea)
The vast body of salt water that covers almost three-quarters of the earth’s surface.
Havet var roligt og klart i dag.

Strand (Beach)
A pebbly or sandy shore, especially by the ocean between high- and low-water marks.
Vi tilbragte hele dagen på stranden og byggede sandslotte.

Flod (River)
A large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.
Der er en bred flod, der løber gennem byen.

Sø (Lake)
A large body of water surrounded by land.
Om sommeren svømmer vi ofte i søen.

Bjerg (Mountain)
A large natural elevation of the earth’s surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level; a large steep hill.
Vi besteg det højeste bjerg i Danmark.

Dal (Valley)
A low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through it.
Køerne græssede i dalen.

Økosystem (Ecosystem)
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
Vådområderne har et meget følsomt økosystem.

Bæredygtighed (Sustainability)
Avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance.
Bæredygtighed er nøglen til en grønnere fremtid.

Klimaændringer (Climate Change)
A change in global or regional climate patterns, particularly a change apparent from the mid to late 20th century onwards and attributed largely to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels.
Klimaændringer påvirker landbrug over hele verden.

Genbrug (Recycling)
The action or process of converting waste into reusable material.
Genbrug af plastik hjælper med at reducere affald.

Each of these words is connected to the way we view and interact with the world around us. By incorporating them into your vocabulary, you will be able to more fully participate in conversations about the beautiful Danish landscape and the pressing environmental issues facing our planet. Whether you’re strolling along a strand, hiking up a bjerg, or concerned about klimaændringer, these words will help you to express yourself with clarity and conviction in Danish.