ADJECTIVE
nachhaltig/ˈnaːxhaltɪç/sustainable; lasting; long-term
nachhaltig is a German adjective that means sustainable, lasting, or long-term. It is pronounced /ˈnaːxhaltɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "nachhaltiger" and "nachhaltigsten".
Definitions
1.designed to preserve resources and endure for a long time; sustainable(environment, economics)
a.considerate of environmental, social, and economic impact
Wir brauchen eine nachhaltige Entwicklung, um die Umwelt zu schützen.—We need sustainable development to protect the environment.
2.having a lasting effect or continuing impact(general effect, formal/figurative)
a.long-term, persistent
Seine Rede hatte eine nachhaltige Wirkung auf alle Zuhörer.—His speech had a lasting impact on all the listeners.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | nachhaltig |
|---|---|
| Comparative | nachhaltiger |
| Superlative | nachhaltigsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "nachhaltig" mean in English?
- "nachhaltig" means sustainable, lasting, or long-term. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "nachhaltig"?
- "nachhaltig" is pronounced /ˈnaːxhaltɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "nachhaltig"?
- The comparative of "nachhaltig" is "nachhaltiger" and the superlative is "nachhaltigsten".
- What part of speech is "nachhaltig"?
- "nachhaltig" is a adjective in German.
