German Conversation · Level 69
59 words
German word
Flüssigkeit
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈflʏsɪçkaɪ̯t/
Meaning
- feminine nounliquid
Example
Die Farbe der Flüssigkeit ist blau.
The color of the liquid is blue.
More examples
Nach dem Sport sollte man viel Flüssigkeit trinken.
After exercising, one should drink plenty of liquid.
Core concept
A liquid moves as a continuous stream rather than staying as a rigid object.
Common phrases
viel Flüssigkeit trinken
drink plenty of liquid
klare Flüssigkeit
clear liquid
Flüssigkeit verlieren
lose liquid
Similar words
Feststoff: A solid state with a fixed shape and nearly fixed volume.
Gas: A gaseous state with no fixed shape that spreads through its container.
Lösung: A liquid containing another substance dissolved throughout it.
Gemisch: A substance formed by mixing two or more substances.
Definition in German
Der Aggregatzustand einer Materie, der fließt und keine feste Form beibehält.
Word origin
The noun Flüssigkeit derives from flüssig plus -keit, a suffix that forms nouns for qualities or states.
Usage tips
- For language ability, German normally uses fließend rather than Flüssigkeit; Flüssigkeit usually refers to a liquid or physical fluidity.