Tanken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Tanken" is used as verb with the meaning of "to refuel", "to fill up" or "to get gas".

Essential properties of "tanken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: tanken
Simple past: tankte
Participle: getankt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "tanken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To fill a vehicle's fuel tank"

Definition: "To fill a vehicle's tank with fuel."
Translation(s): to refuel, to fill up, to get gas
Synonym(s): auftanken, betanken
Related word(s): Tankstelle, Benzin, Diesel

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich muss heute noch tanken gehen.I still need to go refuel today.
Er hat vergessen, das Auto zu tanken.He forgot to refuel the car.
Wir sollten vor der langen Fahrt tanken.We should refuel before the long drive.

2.) "To figuratively recharge energy or strength"

Definition: "To recharge energy or strength, figuratively."
Translation(s): to recharge, to gather strength, to tank up (figurative)
Synonym(s): auftanken, Kraft schöpfen
Related word(s): Erholung, Entspannung, Energie

📝 Some usage examples:

Nach dem Urlaub fühle ich mich wieder getankt.After the vacation, I feel recharged again.
Er braucht eine Pause, um neue Energie zu tanken.He needs a break to recharge his energy.
Sie hat das Wochenende genutzt, um Kraft zu tanken.She used the weekend to gather strength.

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