No. 6,526 in German
elektro
"Elektro" in English means "electric" or "electrical."
In a sentence
Die Elektrogeräte im Haus sind alle energieeffizient.
The electrical devices in the house are all energy efficient.
Here, 'elektro-' is used as a prefix to signify that the devices operate using electricity.
Das Elektroauto ist eine nachhaltige Alternative zu Benzinfahrzeugen.
The electric car is a sustainable alternative to gasoline-powered vehicles.
In this example, 'elektro-' specifies that the car runs on electrical energy instead of conventional fossil fuels.
Er studiert Elektrotechnik an der Universität.
He studies electrical engineering at the university.
'Elektro-' in this context introduces the field related to electrical systems and engineering.
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