das Fossil
Translation
fossil
Examples
Forscher haben ein seltenes Fossil gefunden.
Researchers have found a rare fossil.
Das Museum stellt viele Fossilien aus.
The museum exhibits many fossils.
Fossile Brennstoffe sind nicht erneuerbar.
Fossil fuels are not renewable.
Grammar Patterns
(())fossil Researchers have found a rare fossil.
Similar Words
Synonym: die Versteinerung (petrification)
Etymology
From Latin 'fossilis', meaning 'dug up', which comes from 'fodere', 'to dig'.
Memory Tips
The word 'Fossil' is an internationalism, very similar in English, French, Spanish, etc., making it easy to remember.