Der Strom
Example: Der Strom fließt durch die Kabel ins Haus.
Definition
"Der Strom" refers to the flow of electric current through conductors, such as wires, supplying energy to devices and homes. It is the movement of electrical charge that powers appliances and systems, as in the example phrase: 'Der Strom fließt durch die Kabel ins Haus.'
Etymology
The word "der Strom" in German originally meant 'stream' or 'current,' coming from the Old High German 'stroom,' related to flowing water. Over time, it was extended metaphorically to describe the flow of electricity, much like a river's current.
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"Der Strom" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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