Energie
energy
noun eh-ner-GEE Less Common
Origin: from Greek energeia via French
Usage Note
Energie is stressed on the final syllable, betraying its French route into German. It covers both physical energy (erneuerbare Energie, 'renewable energy') and personal vigour. It is feminine: die Energie.
Examples
"Solarzellen liefern saubere Energie."
Natural Translation
Solar cells provide clean energy.

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