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die Flüssigkeiten

liquids, fluids

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.

((Noun)) used as a subject or object. Liquids have no fixed shape.

Synonyms: die Substanz (substance); Antonyms: der Feststoff (solid)

From 'flüssig' (liquid) + the noun-forming suffix '-keit'. 'Flüssig' itself comes from 'fließen' (to flow).

Think of something that 'fließt' (flows). It's a 'Flüssigkeit'. The English word 'fluid' is a good connection.

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