German Conversation · Level 112
45 words
German word
Verbrauch
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈbʁaʊ̯x/
Meaning
- masculine nounconsumption
Example
Der Verbrauch von Strom ist gestiegen.
Electricity consumption has increased.
More examples
Die Kontrolle des Verbrauchs hilft, Kosten zu sparen.
Monitoring consumption helps save costs.
Core concept
A measured portion of a resource being used up over a period, such as electricity, fuel, or water.
Common phrases
Verbrauch messen
measure consumption
durchschnittlicher Verbrauch
average consumption
Verbrauch pro Jahr
consumption per year
Similar words
Konsum: The act of buying or using consumer goods and services.
Nutzung: The use of an object or facility for its intended purpose.
Verwendung: The use of an item or information for a specific purpose.
Verzehr: The act of eating or drinking food and beverages.
Definition in German
Verbrauch bezeichnet die innerhalb eines Zeitraums verwendete Menge eines Gutes oder einer Energie.
Word origin
Verbrauch derives from the verb verbrauchen, formed with ver- and brauchen, and denotes using something up and the amount used.
Usage tips
- Verbrauch is usually used for measurable resource use, while Konsum more often concerns consumer goods, buying, or consumption as an activity.
Other meanings
- usagenoun
Opposites
- Schonungsavingnoun
- Erzeugungproductionnoun
Related words
- Verbrauchsmaterialconsumable materialsnoun
- verbrauchsintensivhigh-consumptionadjective
- verbrauchenconsumeverb