NOUN
Nachhaltigkeit/ˈnaːxhaltɪçkaɪ̯t/sustainability; durability; lastingness
Nachhaltigkeit is a German noun that means sustainability, durability, or lastingness. It is pronounced /ˈnaːxhaltɪçkaɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die".
Definitions
1.the ability to use resources in a way that preserves them for the future; sustainability(umwelt, wirtschaft)
a.environmentally responsible use of resources
Nachhaltigkeit spielt eine große Rolle im Umweltschutz.—Sustainability plays a major role in environmental protection.
2.ability of something to last or have long-term effects; durability(allgemein)
a.lasting effect or durability in a broader sense
Die Nachhaltigkeit der Maßnahmen muss überprüft werden.—The long-term effect of the measures must be examined.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Nachhaltigkeit | — |
| Genitive | der Nachhaltigkeit | — |
| Dative | der Nachhaltigkeit | — |
| Accusative | die Nachhaltigkeit | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Nachhaltigkeit" mean in English?
- "Nachhaltigkeit" means sustainability, durability, or lastingness. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Nachhaltigkeit"?
- "Nachhaltigkeit" is pronounced /ˈnaːxhaltɪçkaɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Nachhaltigkeit" der, die, or das?
- "Nachhaltigkeit" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What part of speech is "Nachhaltigkeit"?
- "Nachhaltigkeit" is a noun in German.
