Der Strom
Example: Der Strom ist heute wegen des Sturms ausgefallen.
Definition
"Der Strom" refers to the electrical current or power supply that flows through circuits to provide energy for devices and systems. In the example phrase, it denotes the electricity that has stopped due to a storm.
Etymology
The word "der Strom" in German originally meant 'stream' or 'river,' reflecting the idea of flowing energy. Over time, it came to describe the flow of electricity, metaphorically linking the movement of water to electrical current.
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"Der Strom" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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