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elektronisch

electronic

adjective e-lek-TROH-nish Less Common

Origin: from Greek elektron

Usage Note

elektronisch refers to electronics and digital devices, and must not be confused with elektrisch ('electric', about current and power). The shared root is Greek elektron ('amber').

Examples

"Sie bezahlt elektronisch mit der Karte."

Natural Translation

She pays electronically with the card.

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