German word

erneuerbar

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈnɔʏ̯ɐbaːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • adjectiverenewable

Example

Wir investieren in erneuerbare Energiequellen.

We invest in renewable energy sources.

Illustration for erneuerbar (renewable)

More examples

Die erneuerbare Energieversorgung reduziert die Abhängigkeit von Importen.

Renewable energy supply reduces dependence on imports.

Core concept

A supply does not simply run down after use because nature or another process restores it for another cycle.

Common phrases

  • erneuerbare Energien

    renewable energies

  • erneuerbare Energieversorgung

    renewable energy supply

  • erneuerbare Energieträger

    renewable energy carriers

Similar words

regenerativ: Able to be restored by natural forces or technical processes for continued use.
nachhaltig: Able to continue long term without exhausting resources or damaging the environment.
recycelbar: Able to be reprocessed into another form for reuse after use.
wiederverwendbar: Designed for repeated use as the same product.

Definition in German

Bezeichnet etwas, das sich erneuern lässt oder nach Gebrauch wieder verfügbar wird

Word origin

Erneuerbar is formed from erneuern, 'to renew', and -bar, a German suffix that expresses possibility or suitability.

Usage tips

  • As an adjective, erneuerbar takes ordinary adjective endings, as in erneuerbare Energie, erneuerbarer Strom, and mit erneuerbaren Quellen.

Opposites

  • erschöpflichexhaustibleadjective

Related words

  • Erneuererrenewernoun
  • Erneuerungsraterenewal ratenoun

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