diesel in Finnish

diesel in Finnish is dieselöljy, diesel, dieselajoneuvo — diesel means a heavy fuel oil used in engines that ignite fuel through compression rather than a spark.

diesel in Finnish

dieselöljy

noun

A fuel derived from petroleum (or other oils) but heavier than gasoline/petrol. Used to power diesel engines which burn this fuel using the heat produced when air is compressed.

diesel

noun

A fuel derived from petroleum (or other oils) but heavier than gasoline/petrol. Used to power diesel engines which burn this fuel using the heat produced when air is compressed.

diesel

noun

(countable) A vehicle powered by a diesel engine.

dieselajoneuvo

noun

(countable) A vehicle powered by a diesel engine.

What does "diesel" mean?

noun A heavy fuel oil used in engines that ignite fuel through compression rather than a spark.
"He filled the tank with diesel at the petrol station."
noun A diesel-powered engine or vehicle.
"My brother drives a diesel because it does more miles per tank."
verb For a petrol engine to keep running briefly after it’s switched off, due to residual heat igniting the fuel.
"The old engine dieseled for several seconds after he turned off the ignition."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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diesel in a sentence

He filled the tank with diesel at the petrol station.
Diesel smells stronger than petrol and feels oilier on your fingers.
My brother drives a diesel because it does more miles per tank.
The council replaced its old diesels with quieter electric buses.

Common Finnish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "diesel" in Finnish?

"diesel" in Finnish is dieselöljy, diesel, dieselajoneuvo. diesel means: A heavy fuel oil used in engines that ignite fuel through compression rather than a spark.

How do you use "diesel" in a sentence?

Example: "He filled the tank with diesel at the petrol station." In Finnish, "diesel" is dieselöljy, diesel, dieselajoneuvo.

Are there other ways to say "diesel" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "diesel": dieselöljy, diesel, dieselajoneuvo.

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