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electr-, electro-
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'elektr-': combining form meaning 'electric' or 'electronic', used as a prefix in compounds (Elektrizität, Elektronik, elektronisch). It's not a free lexeme, attaches to stems (e.g., elektron-). Pronunciation and spelling variants include elektro-; use depends on the following element. No grammatical gender or inflection.
Examples
Der Techniker bemerkte, dass der Wortstamm 'elektr-' in vielen Fachbegriffen auftauchte, weil die Geräte elektrisch funktionierten.
The technician noticed that the stem 'elektr-' appeared in many technical terms because the devices operated electrically.
Im Wort Elektrizität ist das Affix elektr- deutlich erkennbar.
In the word 'Elektrizität' you can clearly see the affix 'elektr-'.
Das Präfix elektr- zeigt oft an, dass etwas mit Strom zu tun hat.
The prefix 'elektr-' often indicates that something has to do with electricity.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine a lightning bolt attached to the front of a word (prefix) to show 'electro' meaning electricity.
Like the English 'electr-' in 'electric' or 'electron', indicating electricity.
Notes
This is a combining form (affix) used to form words related to electricity or electronics (e.g., Elektrizität, elektronisch). It is not a standalone word but appears at the start of compounds.