elektrisch

electric

adjective e-LEK-trish Less Common

Origin: from Greek elektron 'amber'

Also means

electrical

Usage Note

elektrisch means 'electric' or 'electrical', as in elektrischer Strom ('electric current'). Distinguish it from elektronisch ('electronic', concerning circuits and devices). The colloquial die Elektrische once meant the tram.

Examples

"Das ist eine elektrische Zahnbürste."

Natural Translation

That is an electric toothbrush.

Literal Translation

That is an electric toothbrush.

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