English–German
“fuel” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbʁɛnˌʃtɔf/
Example
Wir haben keinen Brennstoff mehr.
We've run out of fuel.
How to say “fuel” in German
“Fuel” in German is Brennstoff.
A supply of burnable material feeds a fire, heater, engine, or other energy-producing process.
Example sentences with Brennstoff
Das Notstromaggregat wird mit Brennstoff betrieben.
The emergency generator is powered by fuel.
Tips for using Brennstoff
- Brennstoff is broader and somewhat more technical than Treibstoff, which usually means fuel used to power an engine or vehicle.
Other German words for “fuel”
Der Kraftstoff im Tank ist fast leer.
The fuel in the tank is almost gone.
Sein Kommentar schürt große Zweifel.
His comment fuels serious doubts.
Der Preis des Treibstoffs steigt.
The price of fuel is rising.