Flüssigkeit

/ˈflʏsɪçkaɪ̯t/
liquid

Die Flüssigkeit in der Flasche ist Wasser.

The liquid in the bottle is water.


general

A substance that flows freely and takes the shape of its container, having a definite volume but no fixed shape.

Öl ist eine Flüssigkeit, die oft in der Küche verwendet wird.

Oil is a liquid often used in the kitchen.

In everyday contexts, 'Flüssigkeit' refers to any non-solid, non-gaseous substance.

technical

In physics, a state of matter characterized by low viscosity and the ability to conform to the shape of a container.

Die Flüssigkeit in diesem Experiment hat eine hohe Dichte.

The liquid in this experiment has a high density.

In scientific contexts, 'Flüssigkeit' may refer to specific properties like viscosity or surface tension.

Collocations

eine klare Flüssigkeita clear liquideine zähe Flüssigkeita viscous liquiddie Flüssigkeit verdampfenthe liquid to evaporate

Antonyms

Pro Tip

Capitalization

Remember that 'Flüssigkeit' is a noun and must be capitalized in German.

Context Matters

The meaning can vary slightly depending on whether you're talking about everyday liquids or scientific properties.

Gold Rule

Noun Capitalization

Always capitalize nouns in German, including 'Flüssigkeit'.

Word Origin

From Middle High German 'vlüssickeit', derived from 'vlüssic' (liquid), ultimately from Latin 'liquidus' (liquid).

Usage Notes

'Flüssigkeit' is a common noun and must be capitalized in German. It is often used in scientific, medical, and everyday contexts.

Word Breakdown

Flüssig
liquid
root
+
-keit
quality or state of
suffix
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