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oil in German

oil in German is Öl, Erdöl, Petroleum — oil means a thick, greasy liquid, either from plants, animals, or petroleum, used for cooking, fuel, or lubrication.

oil in German

Öl
noun
Liquid fat.
Öl
noun
Petroleum-based liquid used as fuel or lubricant.
Erdöl
noun
Petroleum-based liquid used as fuel or lubricant.
Petroleum
noun
Petroleum-based liquid used as fuel or lubricant.
Pflanzenöl
noun
ölen
verb
(transitive) To lubricate with oil.
einölen
verb
(transitive) To lubricate with oil.

What does "oil" mean?

  1. noun A thick, greasy liquid, either from plants, animals, or petroleum, used for cooking, fuel, or lubrication.
    "She fried the vegetables in olive oil."
  2. verb To apply oil to something, especially to lubricate it.
    "He oiled the squeaky hinge on the gate."
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oil in a sentence

  • She fried the vegetables in olive oil.
  • The price of oil rose sharply after the announcement.
  • He oiled the squeaky hinge on the gate.

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What is "oil" in German?

"oil" in German is Öl, Erdöl, Petroleum. oil means: A thick, greasy liquid, either from plants, animals, or petroleum, used for cooking, fuel, or lubrication.

How do you use "oil" in a sentence?

Example: "She fried the vegetables in olive oil." In German, "oil" is Öl, Erdöl, Petroleum.

Are there other ways to say "oil" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "oil": Öl, Erdöl, Petroleum, Pflanzenöl, ölen, einölen.

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