No. 2,662 in German
elektrische
"Elektrische" means "electric" in English.
In a sentence
Die elektrische Zahnbürste macht das Zähneputzen einfacher.
The electric toothbrush makes brushing teeth easier.
Here, 'elektrische' acts as an adjective describing the type of toothbrush — electric.
Elektrische Geräte sollten immer vorsichtig verwendet werden.
Electrical devices should always be used carefully.
In this sentence, 'elektrische' describes the type of devices, indicating that they operate using electricity.
Wir diskutieren über die Vorteile einer elektrischen Heizung.
We are discussing the advantages of an electric heater.
Here, 'elektrischen' is used in its declined form to conform to the feminine noun 'Heizung' while describing its type — electric.
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