German word

ökologisch

Pronunciation

IPA/økoˈloːgɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveeco-friendly

Example

Das ist ein ökologisches Produkt.

This is an eco-friendly product.

Illustration for ökologisch (eco-friendly)

More examples

Viele Hersteller setzen auf ökologische Verpackung.

Many manufacturers are opting for eco-friendly packaging.

Core concept

A product or process designed to reduce harm to ecosystems and natural habitats.

Common phrases

  • ökologische Verpackung

    eco-friendly packaging

  • ökologische Ernährung

    eco-friendly diet

  • ökologische Politik

    eco-friendly policy

Similar words

umweltfreundlich: Designed to have as little negative impact on the environment as possible.
nachhaltig: Created to conserve resources and remain viable for people and nature over the long term.
biologisch: Grown or made with natural methods and few synthetic fertilizers or additives.
recycelt: Made by reusing materials that have already been used and processed.

Definition in German

Eine Eigenschaft von Produkten, Verfahren oder Maßnahmen, die die Umwelt wenig belasten und natürliche Lebensräume schützen

Word origin

Ökologisch derives from Ökologie, which comes from Greek oikos, meaning 'house' or 'habitat', plus the adjective-forming suffix -isch.

Usage tips

  • As an adjective, ökologisch takes normal German endings: ein ökologisches Produkt, eine ökologische Maßnahme, and ökologische Verfahren.

Other meanings

  • ecologicaladjective

Opposites

  • konventionellconventionaladjective
  • umweltschädlichenvironmentally harmfuladjective

Related words

  • Ökologieecologynoun
  • Ökologeecologistnoun
  • Ökologismusecologismnoun

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