Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

der strom

Translation (Übersetzung) current, stream, flow, electricity
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ʃtʁoːm]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
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Tags (Tags)
masculine water electricity energy flow
Strom is a masculine noun (der Strom) that can refer to electrical current, a flowing body of water like a river, or a continuous flow of something. In everyday German, it most commonly refers to electricity.

strom - German Nouns - strom Meaning - strom Translation - strom Nouns Examples

strom is a German Nouns

Learn strom meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. strom is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

strom Examples (Beispiele) in English

strom examples with English translations. See how to use strom in sentences. strom example sentences in English below.

Der Strom fließt durch das Kabel.
The current flows through the cable.
Electrical context
Der Strom des Flusses ist stark.
The current of the river is strong.
Water current context
Wir müssen Strom sparen.
We need to save electricity.
Energy conservation

strom Word Family - strom Related Words - strom Family Members

strom Word Family (Wortfamilie)

strom word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn strom family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore strom related words and expand your German vocabulary.

derived verb (abgeleitetes Verb)
strömen
Meaning: to flow, to stream
Tense: present
Example: Das Wasser strömt aus dem Hahn.
Verb
compound noun (zusammengesetztes Substantiv)
Stromausfall
Meaning: power outage
Example: Wegen des Stromausfalls war es dunkel.
Noun
Stromkreis
Meaning: electric circuit
Example: Der Stromkreis ist geschlossen.
Noun

strom Usage - strom Collocations - strom Idioms - strom Synonyms - strom Antonyms

strom Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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strom Collocations (Kollokationen)

strom collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn strom word combinations and how to use strom with other words naturally.

elektrischer Strom
electric current
High frequency
Strom verbrauchen
to consume electricity
High frequency
Strom sparen
to save electricity
High frequency
starker Strom
strong current
Medium frequency
Strom fließt
current flows
Medium frequency
Stromausfall
power outage
High frequency
Stromkabel
power cable
Medium frequency
Stromrechnung
electricity bill
High frequency

strom Idioms (Redewendungen)

strom idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing strom with meanings and explanations. Master strom expressions used in everyday German.

gegen den Strom schwimmen
to swim against the current
To go against popular opinion or common practice
mit dem Strom schwimmen
to swim with the current
To follow popular opinion or common practice
Strom der Zeit
current of time
The flow or progression of time

strom Synonyms (Synonyme)

strom synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for strom and expand your German vocabulary. Learn strom similar words and their usage.

Elektrizität
Meaning: electricity
High similarity
Fluss
Meaning: river, flow
Medium similarity
Strömung
Meaning: current, flow
High similarity
Energie
Meaning: energy
Medium similarity

strom Antonyms (Antonyme)

strom antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to strom. Discover strom opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Stille
Meaning: stillness, calm
Ruhe
Meaning: rest, quiet
Stagnation
Meaning: stagnation

strom Semantically Related Words - strom Contextually Related Words - strom Thematically Related Words

strom Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

strom semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to strom. Explore strom related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn strom contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Elektrizität Energie Fluss Wasser Kabel Steckdose Lampe Gerät

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