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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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