Steinkohle

dieNoun

hard coal; bituminous coal

English translations

  1. 01

    coal

Word details

German meaning
Ein fossiler Brennstoff, der durch die Inkohlung von Pflanzenresten entstanden ist.
English meaning
Hard coal
Synonym
Kohle
German example
Steinkohle wird zur Energiegewinnung verbrannt.
English example
Hard coal is burned to generate energy.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Steinkohle
Plural Form
die Steinkohlen

Example sentences with “Steinkohle”

  1. Steinkohle war früher der wichtigste Energieträger. (Hard coal was once the most important energy source.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Steinkohle' a mass noun?

Yes, it is feminine (die) and usually used as a mass noun.