energiewende
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See also: Energiewende
Dutch[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From German Energiewende. Equivalent to energie (“energy”) + wende (“turn, turnaround”).
Pronunciation[edit]
- (Belgium) IPA(key): /eː.nərˈɣiˌʋɛn.də/
- (Netherlands) IPA(key): /eː.nərˈʒiˌʋɛn.də/, /eː.nɛrˈʒiˌʋɛn.də/
- Hyphenation: ener‧gie‧wen‧de
Noun[edit]
energiewende f (plural energiewendes or energiewenden)
- energy transition; the transition from a fossil fuel-based economy to a renewable energy one
- Synonym: energietransitie
Usage notes[edit]
The capitalized word Energiewende normally refers to the specific German energy transition, whereas the uncapitalized energiewende refers to any such energy transition.