der Treibstoff
Translation
fuel, propellant
Examples
Das Auto braucht neuen Treibstoff.
The car needs new fuel.
Die Rakete wird mit flüssigem Treibstoff betankt.
The rocket is refueled with liquid propellant.
Grammar Patterns
run on ((fuel)) to run on fuel The car runs on eco-friendly fuel.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kraftstoff (fuel), Brennstoff (fuel/combustible)
Etymology
A compound of 'treiben' (to drive, propel) and 'Stoff' (substance, material). It literally means 'driving substance'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'stuff' ('Stoff') that 'drives' ('treibt') an engine.