English–German

“petroleum” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈeːɐ̯tˌøːl/

Example

Deutschland importiert das Erdöl aus dem Ausland.

Germany imports petroleum from abroad.

Illustration for Erdöl (petroleum)

How to say “petroleum” in German

“Petroleum” in German is Erdöl.

Black-brown liquid from underground that becomes fuels, plastics, and other industrial products after processing.

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

Example sentences with Erdöl

Viele Länder reduzieren ihre Erdölabhängigkeit durch Investitionen in erneuerbare Energien.

Many countries are reducing their dependence on petroleum through investments in renewable energy.

Tips for using Erdöl

  • Erdöl names the raw resource, while Benzin and Diesel name specific refined fuels made from it.

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