Der Strompreis
Example: Der Strompreis ist dieses Jahr deutlich gestiegen.
Definition
"Der Strompreis" refers to the cost or price of electricity charged to consumers, often influenced by production, distribution, and market factors. It indicates how much one pays for electrical energy consumption, which can vary annually or seasonally.
Etymology
The term "der Strompreis" is German, combining "Strom" meaning 'electricity' or 'current,' and "Preis" meaning 'price.' It literally translates to 'electricity price.' Did you know that "Strom" originally meant 'stream' or 'flow,' reflecting the flow of electric current?
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"Der Strompreis" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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