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electrical system
The entirety of all electrical installations, wiring, and components in a building, vehicle, or device. It is responsible for distributing and controlling electrical current.
Bei dem alten Auto muss die gesamte Elektrik erneuert werden.
In the old car, the entire electrical system needs to be replaced.
The word 'Elektrik' (electrical system) belongs to the word family of 'elektrisch' (electric/electrical) and 'Elektrizität' (electricity). It groups together all the electrical components of a system.
Ein Elektriker überprüft die gesamte Elektrik im Haus.
An electrician checks the entire electrical system in the house.
'Die Elektrik' (the electrical system) is a collective term and is almost always used in the singular. It describes the entire electrical system as one unit.
Die Elektrik in diesem Gebäude ist über 30 Jahre alt.
The electrical system in this building is over 30 years old.
Common verbs used with 'Elektrik' (electrical system) describe maintenance work. Typical phrases are 'die Elektrik erneuern' (to replace/renew the electrical system), 'überprüfen' (to check), 'reparieren' (to repair), or 'installieren' (to install).
Wir müssen die Elektrik in der Küche komplett erneuern lassen.
We need to have the electrical system in the kitchen completely replaced.
electronics
'Elektronik' and 'Elektrik' can both relate to the technical parts in a device, vehicle, or building. 'Elektrik' refers more to the electrical installations, wiring, and distribution of electricity. 'Elektronik' refers more to components and circuits that control signals or process information. The words are easily confused because in modern devices the two often work together. For cables, fuses, or power supply, 'Elektrik' sounds more natural. For circuit boards, sensors, or control systems, 'Elektronik' fits better.
Nach dem Umzug prüft ein Fachmann die Elektrik in der alten Wohnung.
After the move, a specialist checks the electrical system in the old apartment.
Die Elektronik im Auto steuert viele Funktionen automatisch.
The electronics in the car control many functions automatically.