nachhaltig
sustainable
Etwas wirkt lange weiter und schadet der Umwelt nicht. Es spart Ressourcen und hilft, die Natur zu schützen.
The German word "nachhaltig" is an adjective meaning "sustainable" or "lasting".
- It is made up of "nach" (after) and "halten" (to hold).
- The word conveys the idea of something that holds after, i.e., maintains or endures over time.
Similar words:
- dauerhaft (permanent, durable)
- beständig (stable, consistent)
- langfristig (long-term)
Difference:
- "Nachhaltig" emphasizes sustainability and the ability to maintain a process or state without depletion or harm (often used in environmental or social contexts).
- "Dauerhaft" and "beständig" focus more on durability or continuity without specifically implying sustainability.
- "Langfristig" strictly refers to something planned or occurring over a long time.
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Examples
Wir müssen nachhaltig handeln.adverb
We have to act sustainably.
Wir alle müssen nachhaltig handeln.adverb
We all have to act sustainably.
Die Entwicklung muss nachhaltig sein.adjective
Development must be sustainable.
Dieses Unternehmen produziert nachhaltig.adverb
This company produces sustainably.
Viele Menschen leben heute nachhaltig, um die Umwelt zu schützen.adverb
Many people live sustainably today to protect the environment.
Viele Firmen wollen nachhaltige Produkte anbieten.adjective
Many companies want to offer sustainable products.
Glaubst du, dass diese neue Strategie einen nachhaltigen Einfluss auf unser Projekt haben wird?adjective
Do you believe that this new strategy will have a sustainable influence on our project?
Hast du bereits über die Vorteile eines nachhaltigen Lebensstils nachgedacht?adjective
Have you already thought about the benefits of a sustainable lifestyle?
Der Bau des neuen Stadtviertels wird mit nachhaltigen Materialien geplant.adjective
The construction of the new city district is planned with sustainable materials.
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