Diesel
[ˈdiːzl̩]masculine
In German, diesel is Diesel.
Meaning: fuel (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun Diesel is masculine and takes the definite article der.
Did you know?
- German speakers use the phrase Diesel-Effekt to describe a slow start to a process that eventually gains powerful momentum.
- The word Diesel is a proper noun derived from the surname of its inventor, Rudolf Diesel. In German, names are often used directly to name technical inventions.
- In a professional mechanical context, a German engineer might refer to the Diesel-Klopfen, a specific rhythmic knocking sound unique to the compression-ignition engine.
Examples in context
- Das Auto läuft mit Diesel.The car runs on diesel.This sentence shows how to say a car runs on Diesel.Tatoeba #12194447 by Augustus, translation #8979540 by mccarras
- Laufen die Züge mit Diesel?Do the trains run on diesel oil?This sentence is used to ask if trains run on Diesel.Tatoeba #788519 by Hans_Adler, translation #326240 by CM
- Tom fährt einen alten Diesel.Tom drives an old diesel.This sentence describes someone driving an old Diesel.Tatoeba #1438130 by al_ex_an_der, translation #1440537 by CM
- Der Diesel wird in vielen Autos verwendet.Diesel is used in many cars.
- Gehen wir zur Tankstelle, um den Diesel aufzufüllen.Let's go to the gas station to refill the diesel.
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Example conversation
Maximilian and Hannah are at a gas station.
- MaximilianBrauche ich heute Diesel?Do I need diesel today?
- HannahJa, dein Auto braucht Diesel.Yes, your car needs diesel.
- MaximilianDer Diesel ist heute teuer.Diesel is expensive today.
- HannahDas stimmt, Maximilian.That is true, Maximilian.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “diesel” translations and entries Diesel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Diesel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
