Der Kraftstoffverbrauch
Example: Der Kraftstoffverbrauch des Autos ist in diesem Jahr gesunken.
Definition
"Der Kraftstoffverbrauch" refers to the amount of fuel consumed by a vehicle or machine over a specific distance or period. It indicates how efficiently fuel is used, often measured in liters per 100 kilometers or miles per gallon, helping to assess energy and cost efficiency.
Etymology
The word "der Kraftstoffverbrauch" is a compound German noun made up of "Kraftstoff" meaning 'fuel' and "Verbrauch" meaning 'consumption.' It literally translates to 'fuel consumption,' combining the concepts of energy source and usage, which clearly describes its meaning.
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"Der Kraftstoffverbrauch" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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