oxygen
der Sauerstoff
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oxygen
A chemical element (symbol O) that, as a colorless and odorless gas, is essential for the respiration of most living beings.
Beim Tauchen benötigt man eine Flasche mit komprimiertem Sauerstoff.
When diving, you need a tank with compressed oxygen.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Sauerstoffes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Sauerstoff | – |
| accusative | den Sauerstoff | – |
| dative | dem Sauerstoff | – |
| genitive | des Sauerstoffes des Sauerstoffs | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is made up of 'sauer' (acidic/sour) and 'Stoff' (substance). The name comes from the historical assumption that this element was an essential component of all acids, that is, a 'saurer Stoff' (acidic substance).
Früher dachten Chemiker, Sauerstoff sei für die Bildung von Säuren verantwortlich.
Chemists used to think that oxygen was responsible for the formation of acids.
When 'Sauerstoff' (oxygen) is meant as a general substance, it is often used without an article. When talking about a specific amount or a specific place, the article is used.
Pflanzen produzieren Sauerstoff.
Plants produce oxygen.
Der Sauerstoff in der Luft wird knapp.
The oxygen in the air is becoming scarce.
Common verbs in connection with Sauerstoff are 'atmen' (to breathe), 'brauchen' (to need), and 'versorgen' (to supply/provide). It is also often described more precisely, for example as 'reiner Sauerstoff' (pure oxygen) or 'flüssiger Sauerstoff' (liquid oxygen).
Der Patient wurde sofort mit Sauerstoff versorgt.
The patient was immediately given oxygen.
Alle Lebewesen auf der Erde brauchen Sauerstoff zum Atmen.
All living beings on Earth need oxygen to breathe.
