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electrification
The process by which an area, facility, or device is supplied with electric power or converted to electric operation. This often concerns infrastructure such as railway lines or entire regions.
Die Elektrifizierung der Bahnstrecke zwischen München und Lindau war ein wichtiges Infrastrukturprojekt.
The electrification of the railway line between Munich and Lindau was an important infrastructure project.
The noun ends in '-ierung', which is typical for naming a process or procedure. It is derived from the verb 'elektrifizieren' (to electrify), which means to supply something with electricity.
Die Elektrifizierung des ländlichen Raums hat Jahrzehnte gedauert.
The electrification of rural areas took decades.
The word is often used with infrastructure or large areas. Typical phrases are 'die Elektrifizierung einer Bahnstrecke' (the electrification of a railway line), 'eines Landes' (of a country), or 'der Fahrzeugflotte' (of the vehicle fleet).
Die Elektrifizierung der Busflotte ist ein wichtiger Schritt für saubere Luft in der Stadt.
The electrification of the bus fleet is an important step toward clean air in the city.
'Elektrifizierung' (electrification) is a technical term from engineering, economics, and politics. It is usually used in formal or factual contexts when discussing large projects.
Im Parlament wurde über die Kosten der Elektrifizierung debattiert.
The costs of electrification were debated in parliament.
power supply
'Stromversorgung' and 'Elektrifizierung' are both connected to electricity becoming available. 'Stromversorgung' describes the state or ongoing provision of electricity: a house, device, or area has power. 'Elektrifizierung' describes the process in which something is connected to electricity in the first place or converted to electric operation. The words can be confusing because after electrification, a power supply becomes possible. For everyday situations or a current outage, 'Stromversorgung' usually fits. For major changes, for example to railway lines or regions, 'Elektrifizierung' fits better.
Die Elektrifizierung der Bahnstrecke soll den Verkehr leiser und sauberer machen.
The electrification of the railway line is intended to make traffic quieter and cleaner.
Heute Morgen funktioniert die Stromversorgung im Büro wieder normal.
This morning, the power supply in the office is working normally again.