electronic
Loading your saved state.
electronic
Functioning or controlled with the help of electronics, that is, with components such as transistors, integrated circuits, and microchips.
Ein modernes Auto enthält unzählige elektronische Steuergeräte.
A modern car contains countless electronic control units.
electronic / digital
Existing in digital form or taking place through digital media such as the internet or a computer.
Ich bezahle meine Rechnungen fast nur noch auf elektronischem Weg.
I now pay my bills almost exclusively electronically.
electronic
Refers to music that is produced mainly with electronic instruments such as synthesizers, samplers, or computers.
Die Band Kraftwerk gilt als einflussreicher Pionier der elektronischen Musik.
The band Kraftwerk is considered an influential pioneer of electronic music.
The adjective 'elektronisch' (electronic) is derived directly from the noun 'die Elektronik' (electronics). Anything that has to do with this technology can be described as 'elektronisch' (electronic).
Ohne die Erfindung der Elektronik gäbe es heute keine Computer.
Without the invention of electronics, there would be no computers today.
This meaning refers to physical hardware. Typical combinations are 'elektronische Bauteile' (electronic components), 'ein elektronisches Gerät' (an electronic device), or 'eine elektronische Schaltung' (an electronic circuit).
Der Techniker prüft die elektronischen Bauteile der Maschine.
The technician checks the machine's electronic components.
In this meaning, it describes processes and data. It is often found in fixed expressions such as 'elektronische Post' (email), 'elektronische Rechnung' (electronic invoice), or 'auf elektronischem Weg' (electronically / by electronic means).
Immer mehr Firmen versenden Rechnungen nur noch auf elektronischem Weg.
More and more companies send invoices only electronically.
In a musical context, 'elektronisch' (electronic) describes the way sound is produced. Common combinations are 'elektronische Musik' (electronic music), 'elektronische Klänge' (electronic sounds), and 'ein elektronisches Instrument' (an electronic instrument).
Der Synthesizer ist ein klassisches elektronisches Instrument.
The synthesizer is a classic electronic instrument.
online
Online means that a process takes place over the internet or a network. Elektronisch describes the digital form or processing more generally and does not require a particular means of transmission. An elektronische Anmeldung can therefore be submitted online, but it can also simply be saved on a computer.
Die Anmeldung wird elektronisch am Computer ausgefüllt und auf einem USB-Stick gespeichert.
The application is filled out electronically on the computer and saved to a USB drive.
Die Anmeldung wird online über das Webportal eingereicht.
The application is submitted online through the web portal.
