Das Elektrowerkzeug
Example: Das Elektrowerkzeug hilft beim schnellen Bohren der Löcher.
Definition
"Das Elektrowerkzeug" refers to power tools used in construction and building tasks to perform work more efficiently and quickly, such as drilling, cutting, or sanding, often powered by electricity rather than manual effort.
Etymology
The word "das Elektrowerkzeug" is a compound of German origin, combining "Elektro", meaning electric, derived from the Greek word 'ēlektron' for amber, associated with electricity, and "Werkzeug", meaning tool. Together, it literally means 'electric tool', reflecting its function as a tool powered by electricity.
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"Das Elektrowerkzeug" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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