nachwachsend
Translation
renewable, regrowing
Examples
Holz ist ein nachwachsender Rohstoff.
Wood is a renewable resource.
Wir sollten nachwachsende Energien nutzen.
We should use renewable energy.
Grammar Patterns
a renewable resource a renewable resource Wood is a renewable resource.
renewable energy renewable energy We should use renewable energy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: renewable; Antonyms: finite, non-renewable
Etymology
From 'nach' (after, again) + 'wachsend' (growing). Literally 'after-growing' or 'growing again'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a forest where trees 'wachsen' (grow) 'nach' (again) after being cut down. These are 'nachwachsende' resources.