Der Widerstand
Example: Der Widerstand im Stromkreis beeinflusst die Spannung stark.
Definition
"Der Widerstand" refers to the electrical resistance in a circuit that opposes the flow of electric current, thereby influencing the voltage and current according to Ohm's law. It is a fundamental concept in technology and electrical engineering.
Etymology
The word "der Widerstand" comes from the German roots 'wider-' meaning 'against' and 'Stand' meaning 'stance' or 'standing.' It literally translates to 'the resistance' or 'the opposition.' Did you know that this term has been used since the 19th century to describe opposition in physical and electrical contexts?
Learn to use this word actively
"Der Widerstand" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select German as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
