NOUN
Erdöl/ˈeːɐ̯tˌʔøːl/crude oil; petroleum
Erdöl is a German noun that means crude oil or petroleum. It is pronounced /ˈeːɐ̯tˌʔøːl/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Erdöle".
Definitions
1.a thick, naturally occurring oil found underground, used as fuel(natural resource, energy)
a.substance refined for energy production and industry
Erdöl ist einer der wichtigsten Rohstoffe für die Energiegewinnung.—Crude oil is one of the most important resources for energy production.
b.resource extracted and exported in many countries
Viele Länder exportieren Erdöl in andere Teile der Welt.—Many countries export crude oil to other parts of the world.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Erdöl | die Erdöle |
| Genitive | des Erdöles | der Erdöle |
| Dative | dem Erdöl | den Erdölen |
| Accusative | das Erdöl | die Erdöle |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Erdöl" mean in English?
- "Erdöl" means crude oil or petroleum. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Erdöl"?
- "Erdöl" is pronounced /ˈeːɐ̯tˌʔøːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Erdöl" der, die, or das?
- "Erdöl" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Erdöl"?
- The plural of "Erdöl" is "Erdöle".
- What part of speech is "Erdöl"?
- "Erdöl" is a noun in German.
