erneuerbaren
Translation
renewable
Examples
Der Ausbau der erneuerbaren Energien ist wichtig.
The expansion of renewable energies is important.
Wir investieren in erneuerbaren Strom.
We are investing in renewable electricity.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + Noun modifies a noun Der Ausbau der erneuerbaren Energien ist wichtig.
Similar Words
Synonyms: regenerativ; Antonyms: fossil, nicht erneuerbar (non-renewable)
Etymology
From 'er-' (prefix indicating a process) + 'neu' (new) + '-bar' (suffix meaning '-able'). Literally 'make-new-able'.
Memory Tips
This is an inflected form of 'erneuerbar'. The '-en' ending is used in many grammatical cases, like genitive or after certain articles.