das Tanklöschfahrzeug
Translation
fire engine with water tank, pumper tanker
Examples
Das Tanklöschfahrzeug rückte zum Brand aus.
The fire engine was dispatched to the fire.
Grammar Patterns
((ein Tanklöschfahrzeug)) rückt aus a fire engine is dispatched. When there is a fire, a fire engine is dispatched.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Feuerwehrauto (fire engine)
Etymology
A compound noun: Tank (tank) + lösch- (from löschen, to extinguish) + Fahrzeug (vehicle). A vehicle with a tank for extinguishing.
Memory Tips
Break the word down into its parts: TANK + EXTINGUISH + VEHICLE. This makes the meaning clear and easy to remember.