Ölpest

dieNoun

oil spill

English translations

  1. 01

    oil slick

Word details

German meaning
Eine Ölpest ist eine großflächige Umweltverschmutzung durch Öl, meist im Meer.
English meaning
An oil spill is a large-scale environmental pollution caused by oil, usually in the sea.
Synonym
Ölverschmutzung, Ölteppich
German example
Die Ölpest hatte verheerende Auswirkungen auf die Meeresumwelt.
English example
The oil spill had devastating effects on the marine environment.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Ölpest
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Ölpest”

  1. Die Ölpest hat die Küste zerstört. (The oil spill destroyed the coast.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Ölpest feminine?

Yes, it is feminine (die Ölpest).