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Kilowattstunde

kilowatt-hour

noun kee-loh-VAT-shtoon-deh Rare
Numbers & Measures Measurements

Usage Note

Kilowattstunde (symbol kWh) is the unit used on German electricity bills to measure energy consumption. Knowing the price per Kilowattstunde is essential for understanding household energy costs.

Examples

"Der Haushalt verbrauchte im Jahr 3.500 Kilowattstunden Strom."

Natural Translation

The household consumed 3,500 kilowatt-hours of electricity per year.

Literal Translation

The household consumed in the year 3,500 kilowatt-hours of electricity.

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