der Energieverbrauch
Translation
energy consumption, energy usage
Examples
Der Energieverbrauch des Landes ist hoch.
The country's energy consumption is high.
Wir müssen den Energieverbrauch senken.
We have to reduce energy consumption.
Grammar Patterns
to reduce/lower ((sth.)) Wir müssen den Energieverbrauch senken.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Energiebedarf (energy demand); Antonyms: Energieerzeugung (energy production)
Etymology
From 'Energie' (energy) and 'Verbrauch' (consumption), which comes from the verb 'verbrauchen' (to consume).
Memory Tips
Think of 'using up' (ver-) what you 'need' (brauchen) in terms of energy.