This is the 6526th most frequent German word.
elektro
"Elektro" in English means "electric" or "electrical."
Here, 'elektro-' is used as a prefix to signify that the devices operate using electricity.
Die Elektrogeräte im Haus sind alle energieeffizient.
The electrical devices in the house are all energy efficient.
In this example, 'elektro-' specifies that the car runs on electrical energy instead of conventional fossil fuels.
Das Elektroauto ist eine nachhaltige Alternative zu Benzinfahrzeugen.
The electric car is a sustainable alternative to gasoline-powered vehicles.
'Elektro-' in this context introduces the field related to electrical systems and engineering.