Sprit

derNoun

fuel, gas, petrol (colloquial)

English translations

  1. 01

    fuel

  2. 02

    spirit

  3. 03

    gasoline

Word details

German meaning
Umgangssprachliche Bezeichnung für Benzin oder Alkohol.
English meaning
Gasoline, alcohol
Synonym
Benzin, Kraftstoff
German example
Ich muss Sprit tanken, bevor wir losfahren.
English example
I need to fill up with gas before we leave.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Sprit
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Sprit”

  1. Ich muss noch Sprit für das Auto tanken. (I still need to get fuel for the car.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Sprit formal German?

No, it is a colloquial term. The standard word is 'Kraftstoff' or 'Benzin'.