erneuerbare
Translation
renewable
Examples
Erneuerbare Energie ist die Zukunft.
Renewable energy is the future.
Wir nutzen erneuerbare Energiequellen.
We use renewable energy sources.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + Noun modifies a noun Erneuerbare Energie 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
Think of the English word 're-new-able'. The German structure 'er-neu-bar' is very similar and easy to remember.