adjective
electronic
B1
elektronisch: adjective meaning 'electronic' (relating to electronics, circuits, digital devices). Antonym: mechanisch. Gradable: comparative elektronischer, superlative am elektronischsten. Not a participle. Use for technologies, elektronische Geräte, Datenverarbeitung. Regular adjective agreement applies; often contrasts with elektrisch, which refers to electricity or powered devices.
Examples
Ich sende dir die Rechnung elektronisch.
I'll send you the invoice electronically.
Die Behörde verschickte die Dokumente elektronisch, weil die Frist kurz war.
The authority sent the documents electronically because the deadline was short.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a screen with the word 'elektronisch' glowing in neon to recall electronic/digital items.
Like English 'electronic' — the words look and sound similar.
Notes
Elektronisch describes things that work electronically or are delivered/processed by electronic means. It is commonly used with communication, devices, and documents.