German word

Brennstoff

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbʁɛnˌʃtɔf/

Meaning

  • masculine nounfuel

Example

Wir haben keinen Brennstoff mehr.

We've run out of fuel.

Illustration for Brennstoff (fuel)

More examples

Das Notstromaggregat wird mit Brennstoff betrieben.

The emergency generator is powered by fuel.

Core concept

A supply of burnable material feeds a fire, heater, engine, or other energy-producing process.

Common phrases

  • Brennstoffkosten

    fuel costs

  • Brennstofftank

    fuel tank

  • mit Brennstoff betrieben

    powered by fuel

Similar words

Treibstoff: Fuel used to make cars, aircraft, and other vehicles move.
Kraftstoff: Engine fuel burned to generate mechanical power.
Gas: Gas used as a fuel for heating homes and industrial spaces.
Heizöl: Liquid fuel burned in heating systems to produce warmth.

Definition in German

Brennstoff ist ein Stoff, der verbrannt wird, um Wärme oder Energie zu erzeugen.

Word origin

The compound Brennstoff joins brenn-, from brennen, with Stoff, and therefore names material intended to be burned for its energy.

Usage tips

  • Brennstoff is broader and somewhat more technical than Treibstoff, which usually means fuel used to power an engine or vehicle.

Related words

  • Brennstoffkostenfuel costsnoun
  • Brennstofftankfuel tanknoun
  • Brennstoffzellefuel cellnoun

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