der Kraftstoff
Translation
fuel, gasoline
Examples
Dem Auto geht der Kraftstoff aus.
The car is running out of fuel.
Die Preise für Kraftstoff steigen ständig.
The prices for fuel are constantly rising.
Grammar Patterns
to refuel / get fuel I need to get fuel soon.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Sprit, Treibstoff, Benzin
Etymology
Composed of 'Kraft' (power, strength) and 'Stoff' (substance, material). Literally 'power substance'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'stuff' (Stoff) that gives a car its 'power' (Kraft).