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die Flüssigkeiten

liquids, fluids

Im Handgepäck sind nur kleine Mengen an Flüssigkeiten erlaubt.

Only small amounts of liquids are allowed in hand luggage.

Wasser und Öl sind zwei verschiedene Flüssigkeiten.

Water and oil are two different liquids.

((Noun)) used as a subject or object. Liquids have no fixed shape.

Synonyms: die Substanz (substance); Antonyms: der Feststoff (solid)

From 'flüssig' (liquid) + the noun-forming suffix '-keit'. 'Flüssig' itself comes from 'fließen' (to flow).

Think of something that 'fließt' (flows). It's a 'Flüssigkeit'. The English word 'fluid' is a good connection.

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