wiederverwendbar
reusable
Made so that something can be used again after its first use.
EXAMPLE
Diese Einkaufstasche ist stabil und wiederverwendbar.
This shopping bag is sturdy and reusable.
wiederverwendbar
reusable
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry wiederverwendbar, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | wiederverwendbar |
|---|
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to wiederverwendbar.
Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
Add the ending to wiederverwendbar.
Usage tips
Word structure
'Wiederverwendbar' (reusable) is made up of 'wieder' (again) and 'verwendbar' (usable). 'Verwendbar' consists of 'verwenden' (to use) and the suffix '-bar', which indicates that something can be used.
EXAMPLE
Die wiederverwendbaren Behälter eignen sich für den täglichen Gebrauch.
The reusable containers are suitable for everyday use.
Typical collocations
'Wiederverwendbar' (reusable) is often used with objects that can be used multiple times, such as bags, bottles, cups, packaging, or containers.
EXAMPLE
Im Geschäft werden wiederverwendbare Becher für Getränke angeboten.
The store offers reusable cups for drinks.
Product context
This adjective is particularly common in product descriptions and in conversations about waste prevention and sustainable consumption.
EXAMPLE
Auf der Verpackung steht, dass die wiederverwendbare Dose spülmaschinenfest ist.
The packaging says that the reusable container is dishwasher-safe.
In real life
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