tanken
Translation
to refuel, to fill up, to get gas
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 vacation.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to refuel (sth.) I need to refuel the car.
to get/draw (sth.) (figurative) to get some sun He's soaking up the sun at the beach.
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.