energiewende
See also: Energiewende
Dutch
editEtymology
editFrom 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
editenergiewende f (plural energiewendes or energiewenden)
- energy transition; the transition from a fossil fuel-based economy to a renewable energy one
- Synonym: energietransitie
Usage notes
editThe capitalized word Energiewende normally refers to the specific German energy transition, whereas the uncapitalized energiewende refers to any such energy transition.