Noun
das Benzin
Pronunciation: /bɛnˈt͡siːn/
petrol, gasoline
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plural Benzine
Meanings
Noun
- petrol, gasoline
Example sentence
Wo zahle ich das Benzin?
Where do I pay for the gas?
Word forms
singular
das Benzin
plural
die Benzine
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedas Benzin
Accusativedas Benzin
Dativedem Benzin
Genitivedes Benzins
Plural
Nominativedie Benzine
Accusativedie Benzine
Dativeden Benzinen
Genitiveder Benzine
Usage
- Benzin tanken — Fill up with petrol or gasoline.
- Benzin / Diesel — These name different fuels; they are not interchangeable words.
Wir müssen vor der langen Fahrt noch Benzin tanken.
We still need to fill up with petrol before the long drive.