benzin

bɛnˈtsɪn

Definitions

1. noun

a colloquial or poetic term for gasoline in German

“Die Tankstelle füllte meinen Wagen mit benzin, bevor ich losfuhr.”

2. noun

a type of motor spirit, especially used in engines, in some contexts

“The old car ran on benzin, which was harder to find these days.”

Synonyms

  • gasoline
  • petrol

Antonyms

  • electricity