German Phrase
Die Artenvielfalt ist in Gefahr.
Meaning
The sentence states that biodiversity – the variety of plant and animal life – is currently threatened. It is a concise way to highlight ecological risk.
When to use
Use this sentence when talking about environmental topics such as climate change, deforestation, species extinction, or when you want to emphasize the urgency of conservation efforts.
✦Grammar Breakdown
DieArtenvielfaltistinGefahr
Definite Article (Die)
‘Die’ is the feminine singular nominative article, matching the noun ‘Artenvielfalt’.
Compound Noun (Artenvielfalt)
A compound of ‘Arten’ (species) and ‘Vielfalt’ (diversity); it is feminine, so it takes ‘die’ in the nominative.
Verb ‘sein’ (ist)
‘ist’ is the 3rd‑person singular present of ‘sein’ and links the subject to its predicate.
Preposition ‘in’ + Dative
‘in’ governing the dative case here; ‘Gefahr’ is feminine, so the dative form is ‘der Gefahr’, but the idiom ‘in Gefahr sein’ keeps the noun unchanged.
Noun ‘Gefahr’
Means ‘danger’; used idiomatically with ‘in Gefahr sein’ to express that something is at risk.
🗨In Conversation
Hast du den neuesten Bericht über den Regenwald gelesen?
Have you read the latest report about the rainforest?
Ja, die Artenvielfalt ist in Gefahr.
Yes, biodiversity is in danger.
✕Common Mistakes
Die Artenvielfalt ist gefährlich.
‘Gefährlich’ describes something that is dangerous, not something that is in danger.
Die Artenvielfalt ist in die Gefahr.
The idiom uses ‘in Gefahr’ without an article; adding ‘die’ is incorrect.
Die Artenvielfalt ist gefährdet von Umweltverschmutzung.
‘Gefährdet’ does not need a preposition; simply say ‘ist gefährdet.’
↔Alternatives
Die Biodiversität ist bedroht.
Biodiversity is threatened.
Die Artenvielfalt steht auf dem Spiel.
Biodiversity is at stake.
Die Artenvielfalt ist gefährdet.
Biodiversity is endangered.
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking countries environmental activism is a prominent public discourse. Phrases like ‘Die Artenvielfalt ist in Gefahr’ often appear in news articles, NGO campaigns, and school projects. Stick to a neutral‑formal register unless you’re speaking with close friends, where you might simply say ‘Die Artenvielfalt ist bedroht.’