das Panzerfahrzeug
Translation
armoured vehicle, tank
Examples
Ein Panzerfahrzeug fuhr durch die Straßen.
An armoured vehicle drove through the streets.
Die Soldaten sind im Panzerfahrzeug sicher.
The soldiers are safe inside the armoured vehicle.
Grammar Patterns
((an armoured vehicle)) used as a subject or object. Die Armee hat viele Panzerfahrzeuge.
Similar Words
Kampfpanzer (battle tank), Schützenpanzer (infantry fighting vehicle)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Panzer' (armour, tank) and 'Fahrzeug' (vehicle).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'Fahrzeug' (vehicle) protected by 'Panzer' (armour). The English word 'panzer' for a tank comes from this.