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How do you say "fuel" in German?
der Treibstoff
In German, "fuel" is der Treibstoff.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'TRIBE-shtoff', stress on the first syllable, with 'ei' as a long 'eye' sound.
Grammar notes
der Treibstoff is masculine. Plural: der Brennstoffe.
Example sentence
Dem Auto ging auf der Straße der Treibstoff aus.
The car ran out of fuel on the road.
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How to remember der Treibstoff
Treibstoff splits into treiben (to drive/propel) and Stoff (substance) - the 'substance that drives things' is exactly what fuel does.
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Questions about der Treibstoff
How do you say "fuel" in German?
In German, "fuel" is der Treibstoff. It is a noun.
Is der Treibstoff masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Treibstoff is masculine. Plural: der Brennstoffe.
How is der Treibstoff used in a sentence?
Use der Treibstoff as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Dem Auto ging auf der Straße der Treibstoff aus. (The car ran out of fuel on the road.).
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