das Öl, -e
oil
Eine dicke Flüssigkeit, die oft aus Pflanzen oder aus der Erde kommt und zum Kochen, Heizen oder Schmieren benutzt wird.
The German word "Öl" is a noun that means "oil". Derived from the same word in older Germanic languages, "Öl" could encompass various types of oils including cooking oils, essential oils, motor oils, etc. The word "Öl" typically implies a slippery, viscous liquid that is hydrophobic.
It is often used in contexts related to cooking ("Speiseöl"), machinery ("Maschinenöl"), or energy ("Erdöl" meaning crude oil).
Comparable terms depending on the context might include "Fett" (fat), though "Fett" tends to refer to solid or semi-solid substances broadly and is not specifically used for liquids like "Öl".
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Examples
In der Pfanne bruzzelt das Öl.noun
The oil is sizzling in the pan.
Das Öl wird zum Kochen verwendet.noun
The oil is used for cooking.
Öl ist ein wichtiger Rohstoff für viele Industrien.noun
Oil is an important raw material for many industries.
Öl ist eine wichtige Zutat beim Kochen.noun
Oil is an important ingredient in cooking.
In der Pfanne benötigen wir etwas Öl.noun
In the pan, we need some oil.
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