bleifreies Benzin
In German, unleaded fuel is bleifreies Benzin.
The phrase refers to gasoline that does not contain lead.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of bleifrei (lead-free) and Benzin (gasoline/petrol).
Which one should you use?
The most commonly used term for unleaded fuel in formal German is unverbleites Benzin.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some parts of southern Germany and Austria, Super may be used alone to refer to fuel without specifying bleifrei.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective bleifrei takes the -es ending to agree with the neuter noun Benzin in the nominative and accusative cases.
Did you know?
- The word for gasoline, Benzin, is derived from Benzoe, which refers to a fragrant resin from trees in Asia. This connection to perfume and incense is quite a departure from its modern use in car engines.
- The word Benzin is a false friend for English speakers because the English 'benzine' typically refers to a light petroleum solvent, whereas Benzin is the standard word for 'gasoline'.
- In German, the word for 'gas station' is Tankstelle, which literally means 'filling station' rather than a station for 'gas'.
Examples in context
- Die meisten modernen Fahrzeuge benötigen unverbleites Benzin.Most modern vehicles require unleaded fuel.
- Bitte füllen Sie den Tank meines Autos mit bleifreiem Benzin.Please fill up my car's tank with unleaded fuel.
- Ich muss an der nächsten Raststätte Super bleifrei tanken.I need to fill up with unleaded fuel at the next service station.
- Gibt es an dieser Tankstelle auch Normal bleifrei?Is there regular unleaded fuel available at this gas station?
- Ich brauche bleifreies Benzin für mein Auto.I need unleaded fuel for my car.
- Ist das bleifreies Benzin hier sehr teuer?Is unleaded fuel very expensive here?
Example conversation
Hannah and Lukas are at a gas station in a car.
- HannahLukas, tankst du bitte bleifreies Benzin?Lukas, can you please pump unleaded fuel?
- LukasJa, ich nehme das bleifreie Benzin.Yes, I will take the unleaded fuel.
- HannahDanke, das ist wichtig für den Motor.Thanks, that is important for the engine.
- LukasKein Problem, ich habe es gefunden.No problem, I found it.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Benzin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
