NOUN
dieTonne/ˈtɔnə/ton (weight); bin; drum
Tonne is a German noun that means ton (weight), bin, or drum. It is pronounced /ˈtɔnə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Tonnen".
Definitions
1.metric ton (1000 kg)(weight unit)
a.unit of mass used for heavy objects/trucks/containers
Der Lastwagen transportiert 20 Tonnen Sand.—The truck is carrying 20 tons of sand.
2.large container for storage or waste (bin, barrel, drum)(container)
a.large refuse bin used for garbage
Die Müllabfuhr leert die Tonnen jeden Donnerstag.—The garbage collection empties the bins every Thursday.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Tonne | die Tonnen |
| Genitive | der Tonne | der Tonnen |
| Dative | der Tonne | den Tonnen |
| Accusative | die Tonne | die Tonnen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Tonne" mean in English?
- "Tonne" means ton (weight), bin, or drum. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Tonne"?
- "Tonne" is pronounced /ˈtɔnə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Tonne" der, die, or das?
- "Tonne" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Tonne"?
- The plural of "Tonne" is "Tonnen".
- What part of speech is "Tonne"?
- "Tonne" is a noun in German.
