adjective
electric, electrical
B1
elektrisch: adjective meaning 'electric' or 'electrical' (relating to electricity, power, or electrical properties). Antonym: mechanisch. Gradable: comparative elektrischer, superlative am elektrischsten. Use for motors, currents, or devices powered by electricity. Regular adjective agreement; contrasts with 'elektronisch' (electronics/digital). Not a participle; no auxiliary verbs.
Examples
Das neue Fahrzeug wurde elektrisch betrieben, obwohl die Ladeinfrastruktur noch unzureichend war.
The new vehicle was powered electrically, although the charging infrastructure was still inadequate.
Wir sollten elektrische Geräte immer vom Netz trennen, wenn sie nicht benutzt werden.
We should always unplug electrical appliances when they're not being used.
Das Auto hat einen elektrischen Motor; es ist elektrisch.
The car has an electric motor; it's electric.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine a plug and socket sparking with a small blue glow to remember 'elektrisch'.
sounds like English 'electric' — same root and similar pronunciation.
Notes
elektrisch describes something powered by electricity. Both 'electric' and 'electrical' are possible English equivalents depending on context.