wiederverwerten
recycle
Definition & meaning
The verb wiederverwerten means to recycle. It refers to the process of taking materials that have already been used, processing them, and turning them into new products or raw materials rather than disposing of them as waste. It is primarily used in the context of environmental sustainability and waste management.
Grammar & Word origin
The word is a separable verb (trennbare Verben). It is composed of two parts:
- wieder: meaning "again" or "re-".
- verwerten: meaning "to utilize," "to make use of," or "to recover."
When conjugated in a main clause, the prefix "wieder-" moves to the end of the sentence (e.g., "Ich verwertete den Kunststoff wieder").
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
Kannst du diese Flaschen wiederverwerten?verb
Can you recycle these bottles?
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