noun
nature
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Natur is a feminine noun meaning “nature.” Usually uncountable and used in singular (die Natur). Rare plural forms (Naturen) exist in specialized contexts. Declines like a regular feminine noun (der Natur in dative/genitive). Common collocations: Natur schützen, in der Natur sein. No irregular plural in everyday use.
Examples
Der Ranger erklärte, dass die Besucher die Natur achten sollten, obwohl viele Regeln schwer zu verstehen waren.
The ranger explained that visitors should respect nature, although many rules were hard to understand.
Wir machen am Wochenende einen Ausflug in die Natur.
We're going for an outing into nature this weekend.
Ich liebe die Natur.
I love nature.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a wide green landscape with trees and animals.
Sounds like 'nature' in English — same meaning.
Imagine a park full of wildflowers: die (feminine) Natur.
Notes
Refers to the natural world, environment. Often used in contexts about conservation and outdoors. Typically uncountable; the plural 'Naturen' is possible in special contexts (different kinds of nature) but is uncommon.