consumption
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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.
'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.
production
'die Produktion' and 'der Verbrauch' form a contrast when quantities are involved. 'die Produktion' describes how much is produced, or the fact that something is produced. 'der Verbrauch' describes how much of a resource, food, or drink is used or used up. So you can say: a factory produces goods, but people, machines, or households consume energy, water, or products. 'Verbrauch' fits especially well when something becomes less because it is being used.
Im Winter ist der Verbrauch von Heizenergie in vielen Wohnungen höher.
In winter, heating energy consumption is higher in many apartments.
Nach dem Umbau ist die Produktion in der Fabrik wieder schneller.
After the renovation, production in the factory is faster again.