umweltschonend
Translation
environmentally friendly, eco-friendly, non-polluting
Examples
Wir benutzen umweltschonende Produkte.
We use environmentally friendly products.
Dieses Auto fährt sehr umweltschonend.
This car drives in a very eco-friendly way.
Grammar Patterns
((attributive)) environmentally friendly sth. an umweltschonendes Auto
((predicative)) to be environmentally friendly Das Verfahren ist umweltschonend.
Similar Words
Synonyms: umweltfreundlich, ökologisch; Antonyms: umweltschädlich, umweltbelastend
Etymology
Composed of 'Umwelt' (environment) and 'schonend' (gentle, careful). It means 'being gentle with the environment'.
Memory Tips
Imagine you are 'showing' care for the environment, which sounds like 'schonend'.