Die Elektrifizierung
Example: Die Elektrifizierung der ländlichen Gebiete verbessert das Leben deutlich.
Definition
"Elektrifizierung" refers to the process of providing an area or system with electric power, especially through the installation of electrical infrastructure. For example, "die Elektrifizierung der ländlichen Gebiete" means bringing electricity to rural areas, improving quality of life significantly.
Etymology
The word "Elektrifizierung" comes from the German root "Elektrizität" meaning electricity, combined with the suffix "-fizierung" which denotes the process of making or becoming. It literally means the act of electrifying, tracing back to the Greek word "ēlektron" meaning amber, linked to early discoveries of static electricity.
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"Die Elektrifizierung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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