sustainable in Dutch

sustainable in Dutch is toelaatbaar, vernieuwbaar, duurzaam — sustainable means able to be maintained or continued over a long period.

sustainable in Dutch

toelaatbaar

adj

vernieuwbaar

adj

duurzaam

adj

Able to be produced or sustained for an indefinite period without damaging the environment, or without depleting a resource; renewable.

verantwoord

adj

Able to be produced or sustained for an indefinite period without damaging the environment, or without depleting a resource; renewable.

What does "sustainable" mean?

adj Able to be maintained or continued over a long period.
"Working sixteen hours a day is not sustainable for anyone over the long term."
adj Not causing lasting damage to the environment or using up resources faster than they can be replaced.
"Planting new trees for every one we cut is a sustainable way to harvest wood."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

sustainable in a sentence

Working sixteen hours a day is not sustainable for anyone over the long term.
The charity needs a sustainable source of funding so it can keep helping people.
Planting new trees for every one we cut is a sustainable way to harvest wood.
The hotel uses solar panels and other sustainable energy to protect the local environment.

Similar words in Dutch

renewable viable

Common Dutch translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sustainable" in Dutch?

"sustainable" in Dutch is toelaatbaar, vernieuwbaar, duurzaam. sustainable means: Able to be maintained or continued over a long period.

How do you use "sustainable" in a sentence?

Example: "Working sixteen hours a day is not sustainable for anyone over the long term." In Dutch, "sustainable" is toelaatbaar, vernieuwbaar, duurzaam.

Are there other ways to say "sustainable" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "sustainable": toelaatbaar, vernieuwbaar, duurzaam, verantwoord.

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