der Wassertank
water tank
A container or storage unit in which water is collected and stored.
EXAMPLE
Der Wassertank des Wohnmobils fasst hundert Liter.
The motorhome's water tank holds one hundred liters.
der Wassertank
water tank
der Wassertank, die Wassertanks
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Wassertank, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Wassertanks |
| genitive | des Wassertanks |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Wassertank | die Wassertanks die Wassertanke |
| accusative | den Wassertank | die Wassertanks die Wassertanke |
| dative | dem Wassertank | den Wassertanks den Wassertanken |
| genitive | des Wassertanks des Wassertankes | der Wassertanks der Wassertanke |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound words
'Wassertank' (water tank) is made up of 'Wasser' (water) and 'Tank' (tank). The first word refers to the contents, while the second refers to the container or storage unit.
EXAMPLE
Vor der Reise muss ich den Wassertank vollständig füllen.
Before the trip, I have to fill the water tank completely.
Typical collocations
The verbs 'füllen' (to fill), 'leeren' (to empty), 'reinigen' (to clean), and 'entleeren' (to empty) are especially common with 'Wassertank'. Information about the tank's capacity is also often added.
EXAMPLE
Der Techniker reinigte den Wassertank des Bootes.
The technician cleaned the boat's water tank.
Location and direction
With a water tank, a distinction is often made between 'im Wassertank' (in the water tank) for a location and 'in den Wassertank' (into the water tank) for movement into it. 'Aus dem Wassertank' (from the water tank) indicates where something comes from.
EXAMPLE
Im Wassertank war noch genug Wasser für die ganze Fahrt.
There was still enough water in the tank for the entire journey.
Sie füllte das Regenwasser in den Wassertank.
She poured the rainwater into the water tank.
In real life
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