environmentalist
der Öko, die Ökos
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environmentalist
A colloquial term for a person who strongly follows ecological principles and advocates for environmental and nature conservation. Depending on the context, the word can also be derogatory.
Er gilt im Freundeskreis als der Öko, weil er nur regionale Lebensmittel kauft und überall mit dem Fahrrad hinfährt.
Among his friends, he is considered the environmentalist because he only buys regional food and goes everywhere by bike.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Ökos |
| genitive | des Ökos |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Öko | die Ökos |
| accusative | den Öko | die Ökos |
| dative | dem Öko | den Ökos |
| genitive | des Ökos | der Ökos |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Öko' is a shortened term for a person, derived from the word field of 'Ökologie' (ecology). The word part already makes the connection to environmental and nature conservation clear from its form.
Der Öko im Haus achtet besonders auf Mülltrennung und einen niedrigen Energieverbrauch.
The environmentalist in the building pays particular attention to separating waste and keeping energy consumption low.
'Öko' belongs to colloquial language and can sound approving, neutral, or derogatory. Its effect depends heavily on the speaker's tone, the context, and the speaker's attitude.
Sie nennt ihn den Öko der Familie, sagt das aber mit großem Respekt.
She calls him the environmentalist of the family, but says it with great respect.
Common patterns include 'ein überzeugter Öko' (a committed environmentalist), 'als Öko gelten' (to be considered an environmentalist), and 'jemanden als Öko bezeichnen' (to call someone an environmentalist). The term often refers to a person's lifestyle or public image.
Wegen seiner Solaranlage und seines alten Fahrrads gilt er im Dorf als überzeugter Öko.
Because of his solar panels and his old bicycle, he is considered a committed environmentalist in the village.
