die Verbräuche
Translation
consumptions, usages
Examples
Die Verbräuche der alten Geräte sind zu hoch.
The consumptions of the old devices are too high.
Wir müssen die Verbräuche von Wasser und Strom senken.
We must reduce the consumptions of water and electricity.
Grammar Patterns
((the consumptions)) ((of sth.)) the consumptions of sth. The consumptions of fossil fuels must decrease.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Konsum, der Aufwand; Antonyms: die Erzeugung (production), die Einsparung (saving)
Etymology
From the prefix 'ver-' (indicating a process or completion) + 'brauchen' (to need, to use). It means 'the act of using up'. 'Verbräuche' is the plural form.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ver-' + 'brauchen' as 'to use up'. The plural form with the umlaut '-äu-' is a common pattern for German nouns.