water consumption
der Wasserverbrauch, die Wasserverbräuche
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water consumption
The amount of water used by a person, household, city, or industry within a specific period of time.
Durch den Einbau einer neuen Spülmaschine konnten wir unseren Wasserverbrauch senken.
By installing a new dishwasher, we were able to reduce our water consumption.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Wasserverbräuche |
| genitive | des Wasserverbrauchs |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Wasserverbrauch | die Wasserverbräuche |
| accusative | den Wasserverbrauch | die Wasserverbräuche |
| dative | dem Wasserverbrauch | den Wasserverbräuchen |
| genitive | des Wasserverbrauchs | der Wasserverbräuche |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
This word is made up of 'Wasser' (water) and 'Verbrauch' (consumption). 'Verbrauch' comes from the verb 'verbrauchen' (to consume/use up) and means the use of resources.
Der Wasserverbrauch in der Landwirtschaft ist im Sommer besonders hoch.
Water consumption in agriculture is especially high in summer.
Water consumption can be actively influenced. Therefore, it is often used with verbs such as 'senken' (to lower/reduce), 'reduzieren' (to reduce), 'steigern' (to increase), or 'messen' (to measure).
Jeder kann dazu beitragen, den Wasserverbrauch zu senken.
Everyone can help reduce water consumption.
Water consumption is often specified more precisely by stating who or what consumes the water. Common specifications are 'der private Wasserverbrauch' (private water consumption), 'der industrielle Wasserverbrauch' (industrial water consumption), or 'der Wasserverbrauch pro Kopf' (water consumption per capita).
Der durchschnittliche Wasserverbrauch pro Kopf ist in Deutschland in den letzten Jahren gesunken.
Average water consumption per capita in Germany has decreased in recent years.
