canister / jerrycan
der Kanister, die Kanister
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canister / jerrycan
A portable, sturdy container made of metal or plastic for storing and transporting liquids, especially fuel.
Für die lange Fahrt haben wir einen Reservekanister mit Benzin im Kofferraum.
For the long trip, we have a spare canister of gasoline in the trunk.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kanister |
| genitive | des Kanisters |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Kanister | die Kanister |
| accusative | den Kanister | die Kanister |
| dative | dem Kanister | den Kanistern |
| genitive | des Kanisters | der Kanister |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word 'Kanister' (canister / jerrycan) is often used as the head noun in compound nouns to specify the contents. This way, you immediately know which liquid the container is intended for.
Im Auto sollte man für Notfälle immer einen Wasserkanister haben.
You should always have a water canister in the car for emergencies.
Common verbs used with 'Kanister' (canister / jerrycan) are 'füllen' (to fill), 'leeren' (to empty), and 'transportieren' (to transport). A canister can also be 'voll' (full) or 'leer' (empty).
Kannst du bitte den Kanister mit Wasser füllen?
Can you please fill the canister with water?
If you want to express what a canister is filled with, use the preposition 'mit' (with) followed by the dative.
Er füllte den Kanister mit dem restlichen Öl.
He filled the canister with the remaining oil.
