Use this B2 word set to describe an environmental problem and explain a response. The examples move from neighbourhood pollution to resource use; they are invented situations, not reports about a particular place.
The idea
Learn environmental nouns with the verbs that fit them: hava kirliliği names air pollution, while kirliliği azaltmak means to reduce pollution. Pair atık with atıkları ayrıştırmak (sort waste), doğal kaynaklar with korumak (protect), and su tasarrufu with yapmak. Distinguish a change, tüketim azalıyor (consumption is decreasing), from an action, tüketimi azaltıyoruz (we are reducing consumption).
| Turkish | Meaning |
|---|---|
| çevre | environment |
| hava kirliliği | air pollution |
| su kirliliği | water pollution |
| iklim değişikliği | climate change |
| kuraklık | drought |
| atık | waste |
| geri dönüşüm | recycling |
| yeniden kullanım | reuse |
| yenilenebilir enerji | renewable energy |
| doğal kaynaklar | natural resources |
| su tasarrufu | saving water |
| atıkları ayrıştırmak | to sort waste |
| tüketimi azaltmak | to reduce consumption |
| çevreyi korumak | to protect the environment |
Examples
- Bu mahallede hava kirliliği arttı.Air pollution increased in this neighbourhood.
- Kuraklık bu yıl çiftçileri zorladı.The drought made things difficult for farmers this year.
- Biz atıkları ayrı kutularda topluyoruz.We collect waste in separate bins.
- Seminerde iklim değişikliği ve yenilenebilir enerji tartışıldı.Climate change and renewable energy were discussed at the seminar.
- Cam şişeleri geri dönüşüme gönderiyoruz, kavanozları ise yeniden kullanıyoruz.We send glass bottles for recycling, but reuse jars.
- Kooperatif, su tüketimini azaltmak için yeni bir yöntem deniyor.The cooperative is trying a new method to reduce water consumption.
- Bu proje doğal kaynakları korumayı amaçlıyor.This project aims to protect natural resources.
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Watch out
Geri dönüşüm is recycling: waste material is processed into material or products again. Yeniden kullanım is reuse. Washing a jar and using it again is an example of the second; do not call every second use geri dönüşüm.
Try it yourself
Write the two-word term from the table for air becoming polluted with smoke and harmful substances.
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hava kirliliği
hava kirliliği: smoke and harmful substances affect the air here. Su kirliliği would identify water as the polluted medium.
Write the term from the table for long-term changes in climate, rather than daily weather.
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iklim değişikliği
iklim değişikliği: the clue is a lasting change in climate characteristics. Hava durumu describes weather conditions, such as today’s rain.
Waste glass is melted and made into new bottles. What is this process called in the table?
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geri dönüşüm
geri dönüşüm: melting changes the discarded glass into material for new bottles. The old container is not simply being used again.
Choose the verb: We want to reduce water consumption. (azalmak / azaltmak)
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azaltmak
azaltmak: su tüketimini is the thing we want to reduce. Azalmak would make consumption itself the subject: Su tüketimi azalıyor.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Turkish sentences and words where available. We keep your score.
Write the two-word term from the table for air becoming polluted with smoke and harmful substances.
Write the term from the table for long-term changes in climate, rather than daily weather.
Waste glass is melted and made into new bottles. What is this process called in the table?
Choose the verb: We want to reduce water consumption. (azalmak / azaltmak)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Write four sentences for an imaginary neighbourhood meeting: name a problem, propose an action, describe recycling, and give a separate example of reuse. Include one expression with azaltmak.