umweltverträglich
Translation
environmentally friendly, eco-friendly, environmentally compatible
Examples
Wir suchen eine umweltverträgliche Lösung.
We are looking for an environmentally friendly solution.
Dieses Produkt ist umweltverträglich hergestellt.
This product is produced in an environmentally friendly way.
Grammar Patterns
umweltverträglich + Noun environmentally friendly + noun An environmentally friendly packaging is important.
to be + umweltverträglich to be environmentally friendly The new car is very environmentally friendly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: umweltfreundlich, ökologisch; Antonyms: umweltschädlich
Etymology
From 'Umwelt' (environment) + 'verträglich' (compatible, tolerable). Literally 'environment-compatible'.
Memory Tips
Imagine something that is 'compatible' (verträglich) with the 'environment' (Umwelt).