NOUN
Öl/øːl/oil; cooking oil; petroleum
Öl is a German noun that means oil, cooking oil, or petroleum. It is pronounced /øːl/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Öle".
Definitions
1.a thick liquid, usually of plant, animal, or mineral origin, that does not mix with water and is used for cooking or lubrication(substance)
a.edible oil from plants, used in cooking
Zum Braten verwendet sie Sonnenblumenöl.—She uses sunflower oil for frying.
b.lubricating or technical oil, including mineral oil
Der Motor braucht neues Öl.—The engine needs new oil.
2.petroleum, crude oil as energy resource(energy industry)
a.crude oil as a raw material for fuel
Die Preise für Öl sind stark gestiegen.—Prices for oil have risen sharply.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Öl | die Öle |
| Genitive | des Öls | der Öle |
| Dative | dem Öl | den Ölen |
| Accusative | das Öl | die Öle |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Öl" mean in English?
- "Öl" means oil, cooking oil, or petroleum. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Öl"?
- "Öl" is pronounced /øːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Öl" der, die, or das?
- "Öl" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Öl"?
- The plural of "Öl" is "Öle".
- What part of speech is "Öl"?
- "Öl" is a noun in German.
