der Flächenverbrauch
Translation
land consumption, land take
Examples
Der hohe Flächenverbrauch ist ein ökologisches Problem.
The high level of land consumption is an ecological problem.
Grammar Patterns
der Flächenverbrauch (as subject) land consumption (as subject) Land consumption in Germany is too high.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bodeninanspruchnahme, Landnahme; Antonyms: Flächenschutz (land protection)
Etymology
Composed of 'Fläche' (area/surface) and 'Verbrauch' (consumption).
Memory Tips
Think of 'consuming' (Verbrauch) an 'area' (Fläche) of land by building on it.