Der Energieverbrauch
Example: Der Energieverbrauch im Haus ist im Winter höher als im Sommer.
Definition
"Der Energieverbrauch" refers to the amount of energy used by a system, device, or building over a certain period. It measures how much energy is consumed, often to assess efficiency or costs, such as in the sentence: 'Der Energieverbrauch im Haus ist im Winter höher als im Sommer.'
Etymology
The German word "der Energieverbrauch" combines "Energie," derived from the Greek 'energeia' meaning activity or operation, and "Verbrauch," coming from the verb 'verbrauchen,' meaning to consume or use up. Together, they form a compound word meaning energy consumption.
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"Der Energieverbrauch" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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