Die Nachhaltigkeit
Example: Die Nachhaltigkeit ist wichtig für den Schutz unserer Umwelt.
Definition
"Die Nachhaltigkeit" refers to the quality of meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, especially in environmental, social, and economic contexts. It emphasizes long-term ecological balance and responsible resource management.
Etymology
The term "die Nachhaltigkeit" originates from the German verb 'nachhalten,' meaning 'to hold back' or 'to sustain.' It was first used in forestry to describe the practice of harvesting trees at a rate that does not exceed their natural regeneration. Over time, its meaning expanded to broader sustainability concepts.
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"Die Nachhaltigkeit" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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