Language/Romanian/Vocabulary/Environment-and-Ecology
As a Romanian language teacher with 20 years of experience, I find it extremely useful for my students to learn about environmental vocabulary and concepts in Romanian. This not only expands their vocabulary, but also helps them understand the importance of biodiversity, sustainability, and ecology. In this lesson, I will provide you with a rich collection of environmental vocabulary, plus interesting cultural information and facts related to the subject.
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Vocabulary
General Environmental Terminology
Here are some general environmental terms you should become familiar with in Romanian. Practice listening and pronouncing these words correctly for better communication.
| Romanian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| mediul înconjurător | meh-dee-ool oon-kone-yoo-rah-tor | environment |
| ecologie | eh-koh-loh-jie | ecology |
| sustenabilitate | soo-steh-nah-bi-lee-tah-teh | sustainability |
| biodiversitate | bee-yoh-dee-ver-see-tah-teh | biodiversity |
| poluare | poh-loo-ah-reh | pollution |
| resurse naturale | reh-soor-seh nah-too-rah-leh | natural resources |
| emisii de carbon | eh-mee-see dee car-bon | carbon emissions |
| schimbări climatice | skeem-buh-ree clee-mah-tee-che | climate change |
| defrișări | deh-free-shah-ree | deforestation |
Working with Environmental Terminology
Some words can be used in combination to form new, descriptive words. For example:
| Romanian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| poluare fonică | poh-loo-ah-reh foh-nee-kah | noise pollution |
| schimbare climatică | skeem-buh-reh clee-mah-tee-kah | climatic change |
| poluare apei | poh-loo-ah-reh ah-peh-ee | water pollution |
| reciclare | reh-chee-clah-reh | recycling |
Environmental Hazards
When talking about environmental hazards, it is important to use the correct terminology. Here are some useful words and phrases to use when discussing such topics:
| Romanian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| alunecare de teren | ah-loo-neh-kah-reh deh teh-ren | landslide |
| cutremur | koot-reh-moor | earthquake |
| inundație | ee-noon-dah-tzee-eh | flood |
| uragan | oo-rah-gahn | hurricane |
| tornadă | tor-nah-dah | tornado |
Environmental Protection Acts and Regulations
When discussing environmental protection acts and regulations in Romania, you may come across some legal terminology. Here are some terms you should know:
| Romanian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| legea mediului înconjurător | leh-geh-ah meh-dee-ool oon-kone-yoo-rah-tor | environmental protection law |
| aviz de mediu | ah-veez deh meh-dee-oo | environmental impact assessment |
| monitorizare a mediului | moh-ni-toh-ree-zah-reh ah meh-dee-ool | environmental monitoring |
| acord de mediu | ah-kohrd deh meh-dee-oo | environmental permit |
| responsabilitate socială corporativă | reh-spon-sah-bee-lee-ta-teh soh-chee-al-uh kor-poh-rah-tee-vah | corporate social responsibility |
Interesting Facts and Cultural Information
Romania has a rich natural heritage, boasting diverse landscapes and ecosystems, such as the Danube Delta, Carpathian Mountains, and Black Sea coast.
One of Romania's most biodiverse regions is the Piatra Craiului National Park, which harbors over 1,700 floral and faunal species, some of which are endemic to the area.
Romanians have a strong cultural tradition of being in touch with nature and preserving the environment. For example, "Ion Creangă" Nature Memorial Park in Iași was named after a famous Romanian writer, known for his love of nature and wildlife. The park's goal is to promote environmental education and sustainability.
Romania also has a long history of environmental activism, dating back to the 1970s, when citizens fought against damaging industrial projects in the Danube Delta. Since then, several NGOs have been founded to promote environmental protection, such as Greenpeace Romania and WWF Romania.
Conclusion
In this lesson, we have covered a wide range of environmental vocabulary and concepts in Romanian, as well as cultural and historical information related to the topic. By learning the correct terminology, you will be better equipped to discuss environmental issues and understand the importance of sustainability and preservation.
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