De waterbesparing
Example: De waterbesparing is belangrijk om droogte te voorkomen.
Definition
"De waterbesparing" refers to the act or process of conserving water by reducing unnecessary water use, which is crucial for preventing drought and ensuring sustainable water resources.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de waterbesparing" combines "water," meaning the same as in English, and "besparing," derived from the verb "besparen," meaning to save or conserve. Together, it literally means 'water saving,' highlighting the practice of using water more efficiently.
Learn to use this word actively
"De waterbesparing" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Dutch as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
