die

feminine

enɛrˈɡiː

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Translation

energy

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Word origin

Via French énergie from Greek energeia ('activity'), from en- ('in') plus ergon ('work'), the same root as English energy and work.

Origin
Greek
Root
energeia
English cognates
energy

Grammar

Genderfeminine
PluralEnergien

Examples

.

He lacks the energy for sport at the moment.

verbraucht .

The factory uses a great deal of energy.

Erneuerbare .

Renewable energies are becoming more and more important.

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This word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 6: Words 941-950.