Meaning of umhverfi | Babel Free

Definitions

1. environment (the natural world or ecosystem)
   neuter, no-plural
2. environment, surroundings, environs (the human world, people, human-built systems, and the conditions they create)
   neuter, no-plural

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Examples

“Náttúra Íslands felur í sér ómetanleg verðmæti og standa verður vörð um umhverfið.”

The nature of Iceland contains invaluable assets, and the environment must be protected.

“Það þarf í fyrsta lagi að vera umhverfi fyrir lífvænlega atvinnustarfsemi um allt land.”

First and foremost, there needs to be an environment for viable commercial activity throughout the country.

“Reyklaust umhverfi er einnig mikilvægur stuðningur við þá sem hætta að reykja.”

A smoke-free environment is also an important support for those who are giving up smoking.

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