English–German

“fill up” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtaŋkən/

Example

Ich tanke gleich an der Tankstelle.

I'll fill up at the gas station shortly.

Illustration for tanken (fill up)

How to say “fill up” in German

“Fill up” in German is tanken.

A nearly empty gauge is restored at a station, whether a vehicle receives fuel or a person regains energy.

Full entry for tanken: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with tanken

Nach dem langen Lauf konnte er neue Energie tanken.

After the long run, he could replenish his energy.

Tips for using tanken

  • Tanken often appears without an object when the vehicle and fuel are clear, as in Ich muss noch tanken.

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