die Flüssigkeiten
Translation
liquids, fluids
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
((Noun)) used as a subject or object. Liquids have no fixed shape.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Substanz (substance); Antonyms: der Feststoff (solid)
Etymology
From 'flüssig' (liquid) + the noun-forming suffix '-keit'. 'Flüssig' itself comes from 'fließen' (to flow).
Memory Tips
Think of something that 'fließt' (flows). It's a 'Flüssigkeit'. The English word 'fluid' is a good connection.