der Stromer
Translation
vagabond, tramp, rover, electric car
Examples
Früher nannte man ihn einen Stromer.
In the past, he was called a vagabond.
Mein neuer Stromer fährt sehr leise.
My new electric car drives very quietly.
Grammar Patterns
((der Stromer)) used as a subject or object. Der Stromer ist ein modernes Auto.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vagabund, Landstreicher (for vagabond); Elektroauto, E-Auto (for electric car)
Etymology
From the verb 'stromern' (to roam, wander), related to 'Strom' (stream, current). The modern meaning 'electric car' is a play on 'Strom' for electricity.
Memory Tips
Picture a vagabond 'streaming' ('stromern') through the country, or an electric car running on a 'stream' ('Strom') of electricity.