Abstract: A liquid separator for separating liquid out of a gas/liquid mixture, including an inlet, an outlet, a flow path connecting the inlet to the outlet and at least one separating device arranged in the flow path, the liquid separator being designed and embodied with simple structure and a compact construction to enable reliable separation of liquids in such a way that the separating device has a fabric portion for liquid separation through which the flow path passes, the fabric portion being arranged at an angle of 1° to 15° relative to the main flow direction in the separating device.