German word

elektronisch

Pronunciation

IPA/elɛkˈtʁoːnɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveelectronic

Example

Ich habe die elektronische Rechnung per E-Mail bekommen.

I received the electronic invoice by email.

Illustration for elektronisch (electronic)

More examples

Zum Unterschreiben nutze ich eine elektronische Unterschrift.

I use an electronic signature to sign.

Core concept

A device uses tiny circuits to process signals and control what it does.

Common phrases

  • elektronische Unterschrift

    electronic signature

  • elektronisches Gerät

    electronic device

Similar words

elektrisch: Related to electric current or power, including basic power supply.
digital: Using separate, discrete values to represent and process information.
analog: Using continuously varying signals to process or control information.
drahtlos: Communicating or operating without cables, typically through radio waves.

Definition in German

Bezeichnet etwas, das mit Elektronik oder elektrischen Signalen arbeitet oder gesteuert wird.

Word origin

Elektronisch is formed from Elektron with the suffix -isch, while Elektron ultimately comes from Greek elektron, meaning 'amber'.

Usage tips

  • Elektronisch describes signal-based control or processing, whereas elektrisch more broadly describes electricity, including simple power supply.

Opposites

  • manuellmanualadjective

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