German word

Kraftstoff

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkʁaftˌʃtɔf/

Meaning

  • masculine nounfuel

Example

Der Kraftstoff im Tank ist fast leer.

The fuel in the tank is almost gone.

Illustration for Kraftstoff (fuel)

More examples

Bei langen Fahrten steigt der Kraftstoffverbrauch deutlich.

On long journeys, fuel consumption rises significantly.

Core concept

A tank holds a liquid or gas that is converted into power for a vehicle or machine.

Common phrases

  • Kraftstoffverbrauch

    fuel consumption

  • Kraftstoffart

    fuel type

  • Kraftstofftank

    fuel tank

Similar words

Benzin: Liquid fuel burned in gasoline engines, especially in cars.
Diesel: Liquid fuel used in diesel engines, including those in trucks and some cars.
Treibstoff: A general term for liquid or gaseous fuel used to power an engine or machine.

Definition in German

Flüssiger oder gasförmiger Stoff, der als Energiequelle für Fahrzeuge und Maschinen dient

Word origin

Kraftstoff is a compound of Kraft, meaning force or power, and Stoff, meaning substance or material.

Usage tips

  • Kraftstoff is a general and somewhat technical term, while Benzin and Diesel name specific fuels; the noun is masculine: der Kraftstoff.

Related words

  • Kraftstoffverbrauchfuel consumptionnoun
  • Kraftstoffartfuel typenoun
  • Kraftstofftankfuel tanknoun

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