Whether you're walking in the forest, enjoying spring, or just trying to relax, nature is a concept that feels good to talk about. When you know how to say nature in German, you unlock a whole field of vocabulary about peace, environment, and lifestyle.
The German word is die Natur. It’s feminine, and it has no plural form. If you’re still unsure about articles like die, my gender video lesson will help you learn them quickly and intuitively.
Natur is one of the 1000 most frequently used nouns in German, and it’s used in everyday conversations — especially when people talk about weather, seasons, free time, and health.
Short examples in all four cases:
Nominative:
Die Natur ist wunderschön.
Nature is beautiful.
Accusative:
Wir lieben die Natur.
We love nature.
Dative:
Ich bin gern in der Natur.
I enjoy being in nature.
Genitive:
Die Farben der Natur sind beruhigend.
The colors of nature are calming.
Some typical phrases and collocations:
in der Natur sein – to be in nature
die Natur genießen – to enjoy nature
der Naturfreund – nature lover
die Naturgewalt – force of nature
Natur pur – pure nature (used in ads or poetry)
Useful verbs: genießen (enjoy), schützen (protect), erkunden (explore), bewundern (admire), verlassen (leave behind)
Adjectives: schön, ruhig (peaceful), wild, rein (pure), unberührt (untouched), lebendig (alive)
The word Natur also appears in idiomatic or scientific expressions, such as Naturwissenschaften (natural sciences), natürlich (naturally), and der Mensch ist Teil der Natur (humans are part of nature).
Beginner dialogue using Natur:
A: Was machst du am Wochenende?
B: Ich gehe wandern — ich will in die Natur.
A: What are you doing this weekend?
B: I’m going hiking — I want to be in nature.
Now it’s your turn. Think of your answer and say it aloud using Natur.
“Was magst du an der Natur — und wo fühlst du sie am stärksten?”
What do you like about nature — and where do you feel it most strongly?
Speak it out loud and make sure Natur is part of your sentence. The more emotional the connection, the better you’ll remember the word.
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Now you know how to say nature in German — and how die Natur brings vocabulary for calm, health, and reflection into your speech.
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