German word

Diesel

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdiːzl̩/

Meaning

  • masculine noundiesel

Example

Der Preis des Diesels ist gestiegen.

The price of diesel has risen.

Illustration for Diesel (diesel)

More examples

Viele Fahrer wählen ein Dieselauto für lange Strecken.

Many drivers choose a diesel car for long distances.

Core concept

A pump nozzle fills a diesel vehicle with thick fuel that powers its engine.

Common phrases

  • Dieselpreis

    diesel fuel price

  • Dieselauto

    diesel car

Similar words

Benzin: A volatile liquid fuel used in gasoline-powered car engines.
Kraftstoff: Fuel used to power vehicles and machines.

Definition in German

Bezeichnung für Dieselkraftstoff, ein zähflüssiges Öl, das in Diesel-Pkw und -Lkw verwendet wird.

Word origin

The fuel noun Diesel is a shortening of Dieselkraftstoff and ultimately comes from the surname of inventor Rudolf Diesel.

Usage tips

  • Diesel is masculine, so the example uses the genitive form des Diesels rather than des Diesel.

Other meanings

  • diesel enginenoun
  • diesel carnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Dieselkraftstoffdiesel fuelnoun
  • Dieselgeneratordiesel generatornoun

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