electric motor
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electric motor
A machine that converts electrical energy into mechanical movement energy. Electric motors are the core component of many devices, from household appliances to electric cars.
Das Elektroauto wird von einem leistungsstarken Elektromotor angetrieben.
The electric car is powered by a powerful electric motor.
The word is made up of 'Elektro' (for electric) and 'Motor' (motor). So it literally refers to a motor that works with electricity.
Der Elektromotor in meinem E-Bike ist sehr leise.
The electric motor in my e-bike is very quiet.
The component 'Elektro-' is used in many German words to create a connection to electricity. If you recognize this part, you can often guess the meaning of words like 'Elektroauto' (electric car) or 'Elektrogerät' (electrical appliance).
Fast jeder Haushalt besitzt heute mehrere Elektrogeräte.
Almost every household today owns several electrical appliances.
In connection with an electric motor, the verbs 'antreiben' (to power/drive), 'laufen' (to run), and 'einbauen' (to install) are often used.
Ein kleiner Elektromotor treibt das Spielzeugauto an.
A small electric motor powers the toy car.
engine / motor
'der Motor' and 'der Elektromotor' both refer to a machine that creates motion and powers a device or vehicle. 'Motor' is the general term. A motor or engine can run on gasoline, diesel, or electricity, for example. 'Elektromotor' is more specific: it works with electrical energy. Learners may confuse the words because every 'Elektromotor' is also a 'Motor'. But not every 'Motor' is an 'Elektromotor'. If the type of energy is important, 'Elektromotor' fits better.
Zu Hause hört sie den Elektromotor der Waschmaschine kaum.
At home, she can barely hear the electric motor of the washing machine.
In der Werkstatt prüft der Mechaniker, warum der Motor nicht startet.
In the workshop, the mechanic checks why the engine won't start.