Vocabulary
der
Strom
/ʃtʁoːm/· noun· Pl. die Ströme
electricity; stream
Electricity is usually not part of the Nebenkosten: you sign up with a provider yourself and note the meter reading (den Zählerstand) on moving-in day.
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Forms
- Singular
- der Strom
- Plural
- die Ströme
- Genitiv
- des Stroms
- Plural
- die Ströme — only for streams and flows, not for electricity
One word, many lives
Tap a meaning. Real German isn't a dictionary translation.
Strom
electricity, power
Der Strom ist nicht in der Miete enthalten.
Electricity isn't included in the rent.
Word family
Stromder Stromanbieterelectricity providerdie Stromrechnungelectricity billder Stromausfallpower cutder Stromzählerelectricity meter
Common combinations
- Strom sparento save electricity
- den Strom anmeldento set up the electricity
- in Strömen regnento pour with rain
Common learner mistakes
- Die Elektrizität kostet 90 Euro im Monat.Der Strom kostet 90 Euro im Monat.Everyday German says Strom; Elektrizität is a physics word.
Real examples
- Strom und Internet musst du selbst anmelden.You have to set up electricity and internet yourself.
- Ohne Strom funktioniert in der Wohnung gar nichts.Without electricity nothing in the flat works.
- Gestern Abend hatten wir zwei Stunden keinen Strom.Last night we had no power for two hours.
