der Stromschlag, ¨-e
electric shock
Das passiert, wenn Elektrizität durch den Körper eines Menschen fließt. Es ist oft gefährlich und tut weh.
The German word "Stromschlag" is a compound noun made of:
- Strom: meaning "electric current" or "electricity"
- Schlag: meaning "strike" or "shock"
Meaning:
"Stromschlag" means electric shock — the sudden and potentially harmful experience of electric current passing through the body.
Similar words:
- Elektroschock (electroshock, usually in medical or controlled contexts)
- Stromschock (less common, synonym)
Difference:
- Stromschlag typically refers to an accidental electric shock.
- Elektroschock is often used in medical or deliberate treatments (e.g., ECT).
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Examples
Bei der Reparatur bekam er einen Stromschlag.noun
During the repair, he received an electric shock.
Stromschläge können gefährlich sein, wenn man nicht vorsichtig mit elektrischen Geräten umgeht.noun
Electric shocks can be dangerous if you are not careful with electrical devices.
Ein starker Stromschlag kann schwere Verletzungen verursachen.noun
A strong electric shock can cause serious injuries.
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