noun
die Kohle, -n
charcoal · coal
Ein schwarzer Brennstoff aus der Erde, der zum Heizen und zur Energiegewinnung genutzt wird.
The German word "Kohle" is a noun meaning "coal" (the fossil fuel). It can also be used colloquially to mean "money" in informal speech.
- Originates from old Germanic roots for carbon-based fuel.
Similar words:
- Braunkohle (brown coal/lignite)
- Steinkohle (hard coal/anthracite)
- Kraftstoff (fuel)
Difference:
- "Kohle" refers specifically to coal as a substance, while "Kraftstoff" is a broader term for fuel.
- The slang usage ("money") is informal, unlike the literal meaning related to the substance.
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Examples
Er verwendet Kohle zum Grillen.noun
He uses charcoal for grilling.
Die Industrie nutzt oft Kohle als Brennstoff.noun
The industry often uses coal as fuel.
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