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consumption
The amount of a resource (such as energy, water, gasoline) that is used or used up within a certain period of time.
Der Wasserverbrauch ist in den Sommermonaten am höchsten.
Water consumption is highest in the summer months.
consumption
The consumption of food and drinks. This meaning is often used in statistical or economic contexts.
Der jährliche Verbrauch von Zucker pro Kopf ist in den letzten Jahrzehnten gestiegen.
Annual sugar consumption per person has increased in recent decades.
'Der Verbrauch' (consumption) is the noun for the verb 'verbrauchen' (to consume/use up). It describes the result of the action: the amount of a resource that has been used up.
Wir müssen unseren Wasserverbrauch reduzieren, also verbrauchen wir weniger Wasser.
We have to reduce our water consumption, so we use less water.
To say what is being consumed, there are two common patterns: using 'von' (der Verbrauch von Energie — the consumption of energy) or forming a compound noun (der Energieverbrauch — energy consumption).
Der Verbrauch von Papier ist in unserem Büro sehr hoch.
The consumption of paper in our office is very high.
'Verbrauch' (consumption) is often combined with adjectives that describe the amount. Typical ones are 'hoch' (high), 'niedrig' (low), 'durchschnittlich' (average), 'gestiegen' (increased), or 'gesunken' (decreased).
Das neue Auto hat einen sehr niedrigen Benzinverbrauch.
The new car has very low gasoline consumption.
As a rule, 'Verbrauch' (consumption) is used as an uncountable noun in the singular. The plural 'die Verbräuche' is very rare and is used almost only in technical specialist contexts.
Der Energieverbrauch der privaten Haushalte ist im letzten Jahr gesunken.
The energy consumption of private households decreased last year.
consumption / consumer store
Both words refer to using or consuming goods. „Konsum“ tends to emphasize the behavior of end consumers and its social dimension, while „Verbrauch“ focuses especially on the amount used or used up. For figures relating to energy, water, or gasoline, „Verbrauch“ is therefore usually the appropriate term.
Der Verbrauch von Strom ist in diesem Monat deutlich gestiegen.
Electricity consumption has risen significantly this month.
Der hohe Konsum von Waren belastet die Umwelt und verändert das Einkaufsverhalten vieler Menschen.
The high consumption of goods is harming the environment and changing the shopping habits of many people.
