wassersparend
Translation
water-saving, water-efficient
Examples
Wir kaufen eine wassersparende Maschine.
We are buying a water-saving machine.
Wassersparende Duschköpfe sind gut für die Umwelt.
Water-saving shower heads are good for the environment.
Grammar Patterns
[Adjective] + [Noun] Modifies a noun as an adjective. A water-saving shower head is a good investment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: energiesparend (energy-saving); Antonyms: wasserverschwendend (water-wasting)
Etymology
Composed of 'Wasser' (water) and 'sparend' (saving, present participle of 'sparen').
Memory Tips
Literally 'water-saving'. The '-d' ending is like '-ing' in English, forming an adjective.