English–German
“oxygen” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈzaʊ̯ɐˌʃtɔf/
Example
Die Messung des Sauerstoffs im Blut ist wichtig.
Measuring oxygen in the blood is important.
How to say “oxygen” in German
“Oxygen” in German is Sauerstoff.
An invisible gas whose O2 molecules help cells release energy from nutrients.
Example sentences with Sauerstoff
Beim Bergsteigen kann Sauerstoffmangel zu Schwindel führen.
When mountain climbing, oxygen shortage can cause dizziness.
Tips for using Sauerstoff
- Sauerstoff is a masculine mass noun, so the genitive in des Sauerstoffs ends in -s, as in the example.