zukunftsfähig
Translation
sustainable, future-proof, viable for the future
Examples
Wir brauchen zukunftsfähige Lösungen für die Stadt.
We need sustainable solutions for the city.
Das Unternehmen muss zukunftsfähig werden.
The company must become future-proof.
Grammar Patterns
to be sustainable/future-proof The concept is sustainable.
to make ((sth.)) sustainable/future-proof We must make the economy sustainable.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nachhaltig (sustainable), tragfähig (viable)
Etymology
From 'Zukunft' (future) + '-s-' (linking element) + 'fähig' (capable). Literally 'future-capable'.
Memory Tips
Think of being 'able' or 'capable' (fähig) of handling the 'future' (Zukunft).