die Tankstelle
Translation
petrol station, filling station
Examples
Ich muss an der nächsten Tankstelle halten.
I have to stop at the next petrol station.
Wo ist die nächste Tankstelle?
Where is the nearest petrol station?
Grammar Patterns
an der Tankstelle ((+dat)) at the petrol station I'm waiting at the petrol station.
zur Tankstelle ((+dat)) to the petrol station We're driving to the next petrol station.
Similar Words
die Zapfsäule (petrol pump)
Etymology
Composed of 'Tank' (tank) and 'Stelle' (place, spot). Literally a 'tank place'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'stelle' (spot) where you fill your car's 'tank'.