nachhaltigere
Translation
more sustainable
Examples
Wir brauchen eine nachhaltigere Lösung.
We need a more sustainable solution.
Grammar Patterns
nachhaltigere + Noun (fem. sing. nom./acc. or plural nom./acc.) more sustainable ... We are looking for more sustainable materials.
Similar Words
Synonyms: more eco-friendly, more viable for the future; Antonyms: less sustainable
Etymology
A declined form of 'nachhaltiger' (more sustainable), which itself is the comparative of 'nachhaltig'. It's derived from 'nach' (after) and 'halten' (to hold), suggesting something that holds up over time.
Memory Tips
Think of 'nachhaltig' as sustainable. The '-er' suffix indicates 'more'. 'Nachhaltigere' is the form you'd use in phrases like 'a more sustainable economy' ('eine nachhaltigere Wirtschaft').