der Stromanschluss
power connection
A connection to the power grid that supplies a building, property, or facility with electrical energy.
EXAMPLE
Die abgelegene Hütte hat keinen Stromanschluss.
The remote cabin has no power connection.
der Stromanschluss
power connection
der Stromanschluss, die Stromanschlüsse
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Meanings
der Stromanschluss
power connection
A connection point where an electrical device can be connected to a power source.
EXAMPLE
Der Stromanschluss des Druckers befindet sich auf der Rückseite.
The printer's power connection is located on the back.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Stromanschluss, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Stromanschlüsse |
| genitive | des Stromanschlusses |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Stromanschluss | die Stromanschlüsse |
| accusative | den Stromanschluss | die Stromanschlüsse |
| dative | dem Stromanschluss | den Stromanschlüssen |
| genitive | des Stromanschlusses | der Stromanschlüsse |
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Usage tips
Compound words
'Stromanschluss' (power connection) is made up of 'Strom' (electricity) and 'Anschluss' (connection). It therefore refers to a connection that supplies electrical energy or makes it possible to connect to a power source.
EXAMPLE
Für das neue Gartenhaus muss zuerst ein Stromanschluss gelegt werden.
A power connection must be installed for the new garden shed first.
Context clue
When referring to a building, property, or facility, the term usually concerns the supply of electricity. When it refers to a specific device, it normally means the connection point directly on the device.
EXAMPLE
Der Stromanschluss für das neue Wohnhaus ist noch nicht fertig.
The power connection for the new house is not finished yet.
Am Stromanschluss des Monitors steckt bereits ein Kabel.
There is already a cable plugged into the monitor's power connection.
Typical collocations
When referring to supplying a building or property, common expressions include 'einen Stromanschluss beantragen' (to apply for a power connection), 'einen Stromanschluss legen' (to install a power connection), and 'einen Stromanschluss herstellen' (to establish a power connection).
EXAMPLE
Die Eigentümerin muss für das Grundstück einen Stromanschluss beantragen.
The owner has to apply for a power connection for the property.
In real life
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