English–German

“gas station” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtaŋkˌʃtɛlə/

Example

Ich gehe zur Tankstelle.

I am going to the gas station.

Illustration for Tankstelle (gas station)

How to say “gas station” in German

“Gas station” in German is Tankstelle.

A roadside place where a vehicle pulls beside a pump and receives fuel through a hose.

Full entry for Tankstelle: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Tankstelle

Viele Pendler tanken an der Tankstelle, bevor sie auf die Autobahn fahren.

Many commuters refuel at the gas station before driving onto the highway.

Tips for using Tankstelle

  • Tankstelle is feminine, so the example uses zur Tankstelle, the contraction of zu der Tankstelle.

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