NOUN

derTank/taŋk/tank (military vehicle); tank (storage container)

Tank is a German noun that means tank (military vehicle) or tank (storage container). It is pronounced /taŋk/. As a noun it takes the article "der".

Definitions

1.armored fighting vehicle, especially with large gun(military vehicle)

a.armored fighting vehicle, especially with large gun

2.large container used for storing liquids or gases(container, technical)

a.reservoir for fuel, water, etc.

Der Tank meines Autos ist fast leer.—The tank of my car is almost empty.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Tank—
Genitivedes Tanks—
Dativedem Tank—
Accusativeden Tank—

Frequently asked questions

What does "Tank" mean in English?
"Tank" means tank (military vehicle) or tank (storage container). It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Tank"?
"Tank" is pronounced /taŋk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Tank" der, die, or das?
"Tank" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What part of speech is "Tank"?
"Tank" is a noun in German.

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