This is the 4767th most frequent German word.
öl
"Öl" in German means "oil" in English.
Here, 'Öl' is used as a noun referring to motor oil, a lubricant commonly used in engines.
Das Öl im Motor muss regelmäßig geprüft werden.
The oil in the engine must be checked regularly.
Here, 'Öl' is used as a noun referring to vegetable oil, which is used in cooking.
Für das Rezept benötigen wir etwas Pflanzenöl.
For the recipe, we need some vegetable oil.
In this sentence, 'Öl' denotes a material used in art, specifically oil used in oil painting.