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nachhaltig (adjective)

Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; sustainable.

💬 Example

"Das Unternehmen setzt auf eine nachhaltige Produktion."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'NACH' (after) and 'HALTEN' (to hold). You are 'holding' something for the time 'after' now—for the future.

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'nachhaltig' for physical length. → lang / groß

Confusing it with 'hartnäckig'. → hartnäckig

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