derEmissionshandel/emɪˈsi̯oːnsˌhandl̩/emissions trading; carbon trading; trading in emission rights
Emissionshandel is a German noun that means emissions trading, carbon trading, or trading in emission rights. It is pronounced /emɪˈsi̯oːnsˌhandl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.the system of buying and selling rights to emit greenhouse gases (especially CO₂), usually regulated by governments to reduce total emissions(economics, environment)
a.trading of certificates or allowances that grant the right to emit a certain amount of greenhouse gases
Der Emissionshandel ist ein wichtiges Instrument im Kampf gegen den Klimawandel.—Emissions trading is an important instrument in the fight against climate change.
b.the market or legal framework for such trading
Viele Unternehmen beteiligen sich am europäischen Emissionshandel.—Many companies participate in the European emissions trading system.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Emissionshandel | — |
| Genitive | des Emissionshandels | — |
| Dative | dem Emissionshandel | — |
| Accusative | den Emissionshandel | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Emissionshandel" mean in English?
- "Emissionshandel" means emissions trading, carbon trading, or trading in emission rights. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Emissionshandel"?
- "Emissionshandel" is pronounced /emɪˈsi̯oːnsˌhandl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Emissionshandel" der, die, or das?
- "Emissionshandel" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What part of speech is "Emissionshandel"?
- "Emissionshandel" is a noun in German.
