electric motor
der Elektromotor, die Elektromotoren
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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.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Elektromotoren |
| genitive | des Elektromotors |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Elektromotor | die Elektromotoren |
| accusative | den Elektromotor | die Elektromotoren |
| dative | dem Elektromotor | den Elektromotoren |
| genitive | des Elektromotors | der Elektromotoren |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
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.
Der Techniker hat einen neuen Elektromotor in die Maschine eingebaut.
The technician installed a new electric motor in the machine.
