Die Energiequelle
Example: Die Sonne ist eine wichtige Energiequelle für die Erde.
Definition
"Die Energiequelle" refers to a source from which energy originates or is obtained. It commonly describes natural or artificial origins of energy, such as the sun or fossil fuels, that provide power for various processes or systems, like in the phrase 'Die Sonne ist eine wichtige Energiequelle für die Erde.'
Etymology
The German word "die Energiequelle" combines "Energie," meaning energy, and "Quelle," meaning source or spring. "Energie" derives from the Greek 'energeia,' meaning activity or operation, while "Quelle" comes from Old High German 'quella,' meaning well or spring. Together, they literally mean 'energy source.'
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"Die Energiequelle" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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