die Flüssigkeiten
Translation
liquids, fluids
Examples
Im Handgepäck sind nur kleine Mengen an Flüssigkeiten erlaubt.
Only small amounts of liquids are allowed in carry-on luggage.
Wasser und Öl sind zwei verschiedene Flüssigkeiten.
Water and oil are two different liquids.
Grammar Patterns
((Noun)) used as a subject or object. Liquids have no fixed shape.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Substanz (substance); Antonyms: der Feststoff (solid)
Etymology
From 'flüssig' (liquid) + the noun-forming suffix '-keit'. 'Flüssig' itself comes from 'fließen' (to flow).
Memory Tips
Think of something that 'fließt' (flows). It's a 'Flüssigkeit'. The English word 'fluid' is a good connection.