die Kraftstoffe
Translation
fuels, propellants
Examples
Die Preise für Kraftstoffe sind wieder gestiegen.
The prices for fuels have risen again.
Wir brauchen umweltfreundlichere Kraftstoffe.
We need more environmentally friendly fuels.
Grammar Patterns
to refuel with fuel (Kraftstoffe tanken) I need to get fuel for my car.
Similar Words
der Treibstoff (fuel), das Benzin (petrol), der Diesel (diesel)
Etymology
Composed of 'Kraft' (power) and 'Stoffe' (substances/materials). Literally 'power substance'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'stuff' (Stoff) that gives a machine 'power' (Kraft).