környezetbarátabb

Környezetbarátabb is a Hungarian adjective and the comparative form of környezetbarát, meaning "more environmentally friendly." It is formed by adding the comparative suffix -abb to the base környezetbarát, yielding környezetbarátabb. The term is used to describe items, practices, or technologies that have a greater degree of environmental friendliness compared with alternatives, and it appears in journalism, marketing, policy discussions, and everyday language.

In usage, környezetbarátabb typically modifies a noun: for example, környezetbarátabb termékek (more environmentally friendly products) or környezetbarátabb megoldások (more eco-friendly solutions). It can also be used predicatively: Ez a megoldás környezetbarátabb, mint a régebbi változat. The term is common in discussions of environmental impact and sustainability, but it is sometimes used in marketing language, so readers should look for objective criteria or certifications to avoid greenwashing.

Linguistically, környezetbarátabb is part of a regular Hungarian compounding pattern, deriving from környezetbarát (environmentally friendly) and extending it with the comparative suffix. It is usually preferred when comparing two or more options in terms of environmental impact. Related terms include környezetbarát (the positive form), fenntartható (sustainable), és zöld (green).