elektrisk

Elektrisk is an adjective used in Norwegian, Danish and Swedish to describe things related to electricity. The term derives from Latin electricus, via French électrique, and ultimately from Greek elektron "amber," a reference to early observations of static electricity with amber. Accordingly, elektrisk describes phenomena, devices or systems powered by or involving electric current.

The noun for electricity and the related terms vary by language but share common roots across the Scandinavian languages. In everyday use, elektrisk combines with nouns to form phrases such as elektrisk strøm (electric current), elektrisk spenning (electric potential), elektriske apparater (electric appliances), elektriske motorer (electric motors), and elektrisk lys (electric light). In scientific and engineering contexts it helps distinguish electrical phenomena from mechanical or magnetic ones, contributing to the broader field of electrical engineering and electronics.

Safety and standards govern the design, handling and labeling of elektrisk equipment, with emphasis on insulation, grounding, and protection against electric shock, fire, and overcurrent. Modern elektrisk technology covers household devices, industrial systems, and energy technologies from lighting to electric vehicles.

See also: electricity, electrical engineering, electronics.