nachhaltiges
Translation
sustainable
Examples
Das ist ein nachhaltiges Produkt.
This is a sustainable product.
Wir fördern nachhaltiges Wirtschaften.
We promote sustainable economic activity.
Grammar Patterns
nachhaltiges + Noun (neuter sing. nom./acc.) sustainable ... This is a sustainable concept.
Similar Words
Synonyms: eco-friendly, long-lasting; Antonyms: short-term, unsustainable
Etymology
From 'nach' (after) + 'halten' (to hold), with the adjective suffix '-ig'. The '-es' ending is a declension for neuter singular nouns in the nominative/accusative case.
Memory Tips
The '-es' ending on 'nachhaltiges' signals that it's describing a neuter noun, like 'das Produkt'. Think of 'ein nachhaltiges Produkt' (a sustainable product).