Energiewende/enɛʁˈɡiːˌvɛndə/energy transition; shift to renewable energy
Energiewende is a German noun that means energy transition or shift to renewable energy. It is pronounced /enɛʁˈɡiːˌvɛndə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Energiewenden".
Definitions
1.the policy-driven transition from conventional energy sources, especially nuclear and fossil fuels, to renewable energies(energy policy, Germany)
a.refers specifically to the German national movement to transform the energy sector towards sustainability and renewables
Die Energiewende ist ein zentrales Ziel der deutschen Umweltpolitik.—The energy transition is a central goal of German environmental policy.
b.can also denote similar transitions in other countries, modeled after the German example
Viele Länder diskutieren ihre eigene Energiewende, inspiriert von Deutschland.—Many countries are discussing their own energy transitions, inspired by Germany.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Energiewende | die Energiewenden |
| Genitive | der Energiewende | der Energiewenden |
| Dative | der Energiewende | den Energiewenden |
| Accusative | die Energiewende | die Energiewenden |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Energiewende" mean in English?
- "Energiewende" means energy transition or shift to renewable energy. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Energiewende"?
- "Energiewende" is pronounced /enɛʁˈɡiːˌvɛndə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Energiewende" der, die, or das?
- "Energiewende" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Energiewende"?
- The plural of "Energiewende" is "Energiewenden".
- What part of speech is "Energiewende"?
- "Energiewende" is a noun in German.
