der Panzer
Translation
tank, armor, shell
Examples
Der Panzer fuhr durch die Stadt.
The tank drove through the city.
Die Schildkröte hat einen harten Panzer.
The turtle has a hard shell.
Grammar Patterns
der Panzer (tank) the tank does sth. The tank is very strong.
der Panzer (shell) the shell of sth. The shell of the turtle is hard.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (tank) Kampfpanzer; (shell) Schale, Hülle
Etymology
From Middle High German 'panzier' (armor). Originally, it referred to protective body armor.
Memory Tips
The English word 'panzer' was borrowed from German for tanks. The core idea is 'armor', whether on a vehicle or an animal like a turtle.