nachhaltig /nˈaxhaltˌɪç/ · adjective · CEFR B2. German translation of "sustainable".

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Source term
sustainable
Translation
nachhaltig
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
adjective
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Dictionary form nachhaltig
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
nachhaltig + noun / It is nachhaltig
Examples
Wir brauchen nachhaltigere Wege, um Nahrungsmittel für unsere Städte zu produzieren.
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Example Sentences

Wir brauchen nachhaltigere Wege, um Nahrungsmittel für unsere Städte zu produzieren.

English: We need more sustainable ways to produce food for our cities.

B2 · Social And Political

Nachhaltiger Tourismus hilft, sowohl die Natur als auch die lokalen Kulturen zu schützen.

English: Sustainable tourism helps to protect both nature and local cultures.

B2 · Social And Political

Ihre Marke ist dafür bekannt, in jedem Produkt nachhaltige Materialien zu verwenden.

English: Her brand is famous for using sustainable materials in every product.

B2 · Social And Political

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