Benzin / Tankstelle /bɛntsˈiːntˈaŋkʃtɛlə/ · noun · CEFR B1. German translation of "gas / gas station".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: die Benzin / Tankstelle
  • Language: German
  • Meaning: gas / gas station
  • IPA: /bɛntsˈiːntˈaŋkʃtɛlə/
  • CEFR Level: B1
  • Part of speech: noun
  • Article: die
  • Image:Photo of Benzin / Tankstelle (German)

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Example Sentences

  • Ich habe an der Tankstelle angehalten, um mein Auto zu tanken. English: I stopped at the gas station to fill up my car.
  • Die Benzinpreise sind kürzlich gestiegen. English: Gas prices have risen recently.
  • Es gibt eine Tankstelle in der Nähe der Autobahnausfahrt. English: There is a gas station near the highway exit.

When and How to Use "Benzin / Tankstelle"

Use "Benzin / Tankstelle" when you want to talk about "gas / gas station" in German. It functions as "noun". Because it appears in B1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your German study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "Benzin / Tankstelle" mean in German?

"Benzin / Tankstelle" is the German word for "gas / gas station".

What CEFR level is "Benzin / Tankstelle"?

"Benzin / Tankstelle" is tagged at CEFR B1 in SmartWords German vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "Benzin / Tankstelle"?

"Benzin / Tankstelle" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.

Can you show "Benzin / Tankstelle" in a sentence?

Ich habe an der Tankstelle angehalten, um mein Auto zu tanken.

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