electrical system
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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
Both words can refer to the electrical technology in a device. „Elektrik“ mainly covers the power supply, wiring, and electrical components as a whole, while „Elektronik“ specifically refers to electronic circuits and control systems. Use „Elektrik“ for the entire electrical system and „Elektronik“ for the control system operating within it.
Der Techniker prüft die Elektrik des Autos, weil die Stromversorgung und mehrere Leitungen ausfallen.
The technician is checking the car's electrical system because the power supply and several wires are failing.
Der Techniker prüft die Elektronik des Autos, weil die automatische Türsteuerung ausfällt.
The technician is checking the car's electronics because the automatic door control is failing.
