das Methan
Translation
methane
Examples
Methan ist ein starkes Treibhausgas.
Methane is a potent greenhouse gas.
Kühe produzieren beim Verdauen Methan.
Cows produce methane during digestion.
Grammar Patterns
((Subject/Object)) Used as the subject or object of a sentence. Methane contributes to climate change.
Similar Words
das Erdgas (natural gas), das Kohlendioxid (carbon dioxide)
Etymology
An international scientific term from French 'méthyle' plus the '-ane' suffix for alkanes.
Memory Tips
It's almost identical to the English 'methane'. Remember it's a neuter noun in German: 'das Methan'.