energiewende

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From German Energiewende. Equivalent to energie (energy) +‎ wende (turn, turnaround).

Pronunciation

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  • (Belgium) IPA(key): /eː.nərˈɣiˌʋɛn.də/
  • (Netherlands) IPA(key): /eː.nərˈʒiˌʋɛn.də/, /eː.nɛrˈʒiˌʋɛn.də/
  • Hyphenation: ener‧gie‧wen‧de

Noun

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energiewende f (plural energiewendes or energiewenden)

  1. energy transition; the transition from a fossil fuel-based economy to a renewable energy one
    Synonym: energietransitie

Usage notes

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The capitalized word Energiewende normally refers to the specific German energy transition, whereas the uncapitalized energiewende refers to any such energy transition.