tanken
Translation
to refuel, to fill up, to get petrol
Examples
Ich muss mein Auto tanken.
I have to refuel my car.
Wir haben gestern voll getankt.
We filled up completely yesterday.
Er tankt neue Kraft im Urlaub.
He recharges his batteries on holiday.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to refuel (sth.) I need to refuel the car.
to get/draw (sth.) (figurative) to get some sun Er tankt Sonne am Strand.
Similar Words
auffüllen (to fill up), auftanken (to refuel)
Etymology
From the English word 'tank'.
Memory Tips
Directly related to the English word 'tank'. Think of filling a tank.