elektrifizieren
Translation
to electrify
Examples
Die Firma will die Bahnstrecke elektrifizieren.
The company wants to electrify the railway line.
Die elektrifizierten Zäune sind gefährlich.
The electrified fences are dangerous.
Grammar Patterns
to electrify ((sth.)) They plan to electrify the entire region.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unter Strom setzen (to put under current)
Etymology
Composed of 'Elektri-' (from electricity) and the suffix '-fizieren' (to make), which comes from Latin 'facere' (to do/make). Literally 'to make electric'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Elektri-' (electric) + '-fizieren' (like the English '-ify', meaning 'to make'). So, 'to make electric'.