German word

elektrisch

Pronunciation

IPA/eˈlɛktʁɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveelectric

Example

Das elektrische Licht ging plötzlich aus.

The electric light went out all of a sudden.

Illustration for elektrisch (electric)

More examples

Die elektrische Steckdose ist beschädigt.

The electrical outlet is damaged.

Core concept

A lamp or motor linked by wires to a power source, with invisible current making it glow or move.

Common phrases

  • elektrische Heizung

    electric heater

  • elektrischer Strom

    electric current

  • elektrische Steckdose

    electrical outlet

Similar words

elektronisch: Operating through electronic circuits or chips that handle information.
strombetrieben: Operating on electricity delivered through cables or wiring.
batteriebetrieben: Operating on electricity supplied by a battery.
netzbetrieben: Operating on electricity from the power grid or an outlet.

Definition in German

Durch Elektrizität betrieben oder mit Elektrizität in Verbindung stehend; die Eigenschaften von elektrischem Strom betreffend.

Word origin

German elektrisch comes from Latin electricus, ultimately from Greek ēlektron, meaning amber, with German -isch forming an adjective.

Usage tips

  • German elektrisch covers both English electric and electrical, while elektronisch usually refers to electronic or digital systems.

Other meanings

  • electricaladjective

Opposites

  • mechanischmechanicaladjective
  • manuellmanualadjective

Related words

  • Elektrizitätelectricitynoun
  • Elektrikerelectriciannoun
  • elektronischelectronicadjective

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