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“tank” in German

German

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Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpantsɐ/

Example

Ich sehe den Panzer.

I see the tank.

Illustration for Panzer (tank)

How to say “tank” in German

“Tank” in German is Panzer.

A heavy protective casing that becomes a moving armored fighting vehicle when built around tracks, weapons, and a crew.

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

Example sentences with Panzer

Die Besatzung eines Panzers überprüft die Instrumente.

The crew of a tank checks the instruments.

Tips for using Panzer

  • Panzer is masculine, so its definite article is der in the nominative and den in the accusative singular.

Other German words for “tank”

masculine nountank

Wir müssen den Tank morgen füllen.

We need to fill the tank tomorrow.

“tank” in other languages