energy supply
die Energieversorgung
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energy supply
The provision of energy, such as electricity, gas, or heat, for households, industry, and other consumers. It includes the entire chain from generation through transport to distribution.
Eine sichere Energieversorgung ist für die Stabilität eines Landes von entscheidender Bedeutung.
A secure energy supply is crucial for the stability of a country.
| gender | feminine die |
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| genitive | der Energieversorgung |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die Energieversorgung | – |
| accusative | die Energieversorgung | – |
| dative | der Energieversorgung | – |
| genitive | der Energieversorgung | – |
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This word is made up of 'Energie' (energy) and 'Versorgung' (supply). 'Versorgung' comes from the verb 'versorgen' (to supply), so the word literally means the supply of energy.
Der Ausbau erneuerbarer Energien soll die zukünftige Energieversorgung sichern.
The expansion of renewable energies is intended to secure the future energy supply.
'Energieversorgung' (energy supply) is often combined with verbs like 'sicherstellen' (to ensure) or 'gewährleisten' (to guarantee). Typical adjectives are 'sicher' (secure), 'stabil' (stable), or 'zuverlässig' (reliable).
Die Regierung muss eine stabile Energieversorgung für den Winter gewährleisten.
The government must guarantee a stable energy supply for the winter.
Nach dem Sturm war die Energieversorgung in der Region unterbrochen.
After the storm, the energy supply in the region was interrupted.
This word belongs to technical and written language. You find it especially in texts about politics, economics, and technology.
In den Nachrichten wurde über die Zukunft der nationalen Energieversorgung diskutiert.
The news discussed the future of the national energy supply.
