German · Food & Drink
"Oil" in German: Öl
das Öl
Oil in German is das Öl, neuter. Cooking often means Olivenöl. Say etwas Öl in die Pfanne.
Frying
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How to pronounce Öl
Say it
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/øːl/
url / øːl. Ö like e in her with rounded lips. Clear l.
"Oil" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Öl | oil Default. | Default. |
| Olivenöl | olive oil Kitchen staple. | Kitchen staple. |
| Pflanzenöl | vegetable oil Neutral cooking oil. | Neutral cooking oil. |
| Öl und Essig | oil and vinegar Salad. | Salad. |
How to use Öl in real life
- 1Frying
Gib etwas Öl in die heiße Pfanne.
Put a bit of oil in the hot pan.
Öl.
- 2Salad
Das Öl fürs Dressing steht neben dem Essig.
The oil for the dressing is next to the vinegar.
Das Öl.
- 3Shopping list
Wir brauchen noch Öl und Salz.
We still need oil and salt.
Öl.
Mistakes English speakers make with Öl
Incorrect: der Öl
Correct: das Öl
Öl is neuter.
Incorrect: Olivenöl alone when teaching Öl
Correct: das Öl / etwas Öl
Olivenöl is a compound; use Öl itself for the headword.
Good to know
German kitchens lean on Olivenöl and neutral Pflanzenöl. At tables, Öl und Essig often arrive as a pair for salads.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Starting a stir-fry
ChatPal
Ist die Pfanne heiß?
Is the pan hot?
You
Ja. Ich gebe Öl hinein.
Yes. I'm adding oil.
ChatPal
Nicht zu viel Öl, sonst spritzt es.
Not too much oil, or it'll spit.
You
Okay. Ein Löffel Öl reicht.
Okay. A spoon of oil is enough.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Oil" in German
How do you say oil?
Das Öl.
Olive oil?
Olivenöl.
Gender?
Neuter: das Öl.
Oil and vinegar?
Öl und Essig.
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