Der Strom
Example: Der Strom fließt durch die Kabel zum Haus.
Definition
"Der Strom" in technical contexts refers to the flow of electric charge through a conductor, such as cables, powering devices and homes. It represents the movement of electrons that enable electrical energy transfer and is fundamental to electricity usage in everyday life.
Etymology
The German word "der Strom" originally means 'stream' or 'current' in a general sense, and its use to describe electric current draws on this natural imagery of flowing water. The term evolved to represent electric flow as electricity became better understood and harnessed.
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"Der Strom" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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