electric shock
der Stromschlag, die Stromschläge
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electric shock
An injury or shock that occurs when electric current flows through the body.
Der Elektriker erlitt einen Stromschlag, als er das beschädigte Kabel berührte.
The electrician suffered an electric shock when he touched the damaged cable.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Stromschläge |
| genitive | des Stromschlages |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Stromschlag | die Stromschläge |
| accusative | den Stromschlag | die Stromschläge |
| dative | dem Stromschlag | den Stromschlägen |
| genitive | des Stromschlages des Stromschlags | der Stromschläge |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Stromschlag' (electric shock) is made up of 'Strom' (electric current) and 'Schlag' (blow, shock). The word therefore describes a sudden jolt caused by electric current.
Schon ein kurzer Stromschlag kann gefährlich sein.
Even a brief electric shock can be dangerous.
'Stromschlag' (electric shock) is particularly often used with the verbs 'bekommen' (to get), 'erleiden' (to suffer), and 'überleben' (to survive). 'einen schweren Stromschlag' (a severe electric shock) is also a common collocation.
Der Arbeiter hat einen schweren Stromschlag erlitten.
The worker suffered a severe electric shock.
'Stromschlag' (electric shock) occurs particularly often in reports about workplace accidents, damaged cables, and electrical devices. A medical examination is often mentioned afterward.
Nach dem Stromschlag wurde die Technikerin sofort ärztlich untersucht.
After the electric shock, the technician was immediately examined by a doctor.
