die Stromversorgung, -en
power supply
Definition & meaning
The term Stromversorgung refers to the supply of electrical power to a device, a building, a city, or a region. It encompasses the entire process of generating, transmitting, and distributing electricity to ensure that electrical appliances or systems have the energy required to function.
In a technical context, it can also specifically refer to a power supply unit (a component or device) that converts electrical power from a source (like a wall outlet) into the specific voltage and current required by an electronic device.
Grammar & Word origin
This is a feminine compound noun. It is composed of two parts:
- Strom: meaning "current" or "electricity".
- Versorgung: meaning "supply" or "provision", derived from the verb versorgen .
Grammatically, it follows the declension of feminine nouns, where the plural form adds an "-en" suffix.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Energieversorgung (general term for energy supply)
- Netzanschluss (referring specifically to the connection to the power grid)
- Stromnetz (referring to the power network itself)
- Netzteil (specifically for the device/hardware component)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Die Stromversorgung ist unterbrochen.noun
The power supply is interrupted.
Ohne ordentliche Stromversorgung funktionieren viele Geräte nicht.noun
Without a proper power supply, many devices do not work.
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