English–German

“natural gas” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈeːɐ̯tˌgaːs/

Example

Das Auto fährt mit Erdgas.

The car runs on natural gas.

Illustration for Erdgas (natural gas)

How to say “natural gas” in German

“Natural gas” in German is Erdgas.

An underground energy source is extracted, distributed, and burned to power a car, heat a building, or run equipment.

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

Example sentences with Erdgas

Die Erdgasversorgung wurde nach dem Winter verbessert.

The natural gas supply was improved after the winter.

Tips for using Erdgas

  • The adjective erdgasbetrieben means powered by natural gas and commonly describes vehicles, appliances, and heating systems.

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