Die Kohle
Example: Wir brauchen Kohle, um das Haus zu heizen.
Definition
"Die Kohle" refers to coal, a black or brownish-black sedimentary rock used primarily as a fuel source for generating energy. It is burned to produce heat or electricity, making it essential for heating houses, as in the example phrase: 'Wir brauchen Kohle, um das Haus zu heizen.'
Etymology
The word "die Kohle" comes from Old High German 'kola,' meaning coal or charcoal. Originally, it referred to charcoal used for heating and metalworking. Over time, its meaning expanded to include the fossil fuel coal, commonly used for energy production.
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"Die Kohle" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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