das Abgas
Translation
exhaust gas, emission, fume
Examples
Das Auto stößt schädliche Abgase aus.
The car emits harmful exhaust gases.
Der Schornstein bläst Abgase in die Luft.
The chimney blows exhaust fumes into the air.
Grammar Patterns
to emit ((sth.acc)) to emit something harmful The car emits harmful exhaust gases.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Emission, Rauch (smoke); Antonyms: Frischluft (fresh air)
Etymology
From the prefix 'ab-' (away, off) and 'Gas' (gas). Literally 'off-gas' or 'gas that goes away'.
Memory Tips
Picture gas coming 'ab' (off/away from) a car's exhaust pipe.