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Grüne Lunge

An area of parks, forests, or green spaces within or near a city, essential for air quality and recreation

In German

Grüne Lunge

gryu-ne lun-ge

Literal Translation

Green lung

Meaning

An area of parks, forests, or green spaces within or near a city, essential for air quality and recreation.

Equivalent:"Green lung"

Origin:The idiom metaphorically compares green spaces to lungs, highlighting their vital role in providing fresh air and a healthy environment for urban areas, similar to how lungs function for the body.

Example Sentences

1
Der Stadtpark ist die grüne Lunge unserer Metropole.
The city park is the green lung of our metropolis.
2
Jede Großstadt braucht ihre grünen Lungen zur Erholung der Bewohner.
Every major city needs its green lungs for the recreation of its residents.

FAQ

How do you say "An area of parks, forests, or green spaces within or near a city, essential for air quality and recreation" in German?

"An area of parks, forests, or green spaces within or near a city, essential for air quality and recreation" in German is "Grüne Lunge" (gryu-ne lun-ge). Example: Der Stadtpark ist die grüne Lunge unserer Metropole..

To give permission, to approve something

Grünes Licht geben

gryu-nes likht ge-ben

To perceive the world in an overly simplistic manner, without nuances or complexities; to think in absolutes

Die Welt in Schwarz und Weiß sehen

di velt in shvarts unt vais ze-en

It's basically the same thing; there's no real difference

Das ist dasselbe in Grün

das ist das-zel-be in gryun

To get off lightly; to come out of a dangerous or difficult situation with only minor damage

Mit einem blauen Auge davonkommen

mit ai-nem blau-en au-ge da-fon-kom-men