This is the 870th most frequent German word.
gas
The German word "Gas" means "gas" in English, referring to a substance in a gaseous state or fuel like natural gas.
Here, 'gas' is used to refer to a type of fuel, particularly gasoline in a tank for driving purposes.
Das Gas im Tank reicht für 500 Kilometer.
The gas in the tank is sufficient for 500 kilometers.
In this context, 'Gas geben' is an idiomatic expression in German meaning to accelerate or speed up, typically in driving.
Er gab Gas und überholte das langsam fahrende Auto.
He stepped on the gas and overtook the slow-moving car.
Here, 'gas' refers to a substance in its gaseous state that was used in a scientific context.