energiewende

See also: Energiewende

Dutch

Etymology

From German Energiewende. Equivalent to energie (“energy”) +‎ wende (“turn, turnaround”).

Pronunciation
  • (Belgium) IPA(key): /eː.nərˈɣiˌʋɛn.də/
  • (Netherlands) IPA(key): /eː.nərˈʒiˌʋɛn.də/, /eː.nɛrˈʒiˌʋɛn.də/
  • Hyphenation: ener‧gie‧wen‧de

Noun

energiewende f (plural energiewendes or energiewenden)

  1. energy transition; the transition from a fossil fuel-based economy to a renewable energy one
    Synonym: energietransitie

Usage notes

The capitalized word Energiewende normally refers to the specific German energy transition, whereas the uncapitalized energiewende refers to any such energy transition.

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