das Stahlfass
Translation
steel drum, steel barrel, steel cask
Examples
Das Öl wird in einem Stahlfass gelagert.
The oil is stored in a steel drum.
Die Fabrik bestellte hundert Stahlfässer.
The factory ordered a hundred steel barrels.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) Stahlfass a steel drum This is a steel drum.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Metallfass (metal barrel); Antonyms: Holzfass (wooden barrel)
Etymology
Composed of 'Stahl' (steel) and 'Fass' (barrel/cask).
Memory Tips
Picture a strong, shiny steel drum, much tougher than a wooden one. 'Stahl' sounds like 'steel'.