Panzer
/ˈpant͡sər/
The German phrase Panzer translates to 'panzer' in English.
What does it mean word for word?
The word Panzer literally means armor, shell or tank. Because of this, it can refer to an armored vehicle, a military tank or a protective shell, such as that of a turtle.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun Panzer is masculine and uses the definite article der. The plural form of Panzer is identical to the singular form.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpantsər/
Did you know?
- The word Panzer shares a linguistic root with Pansen, which refers to the stomach of a ruminant animal.
- A Panzerglas is a common term for tempered or reinforced safety glass used in smartphones and architecture.
- During the World Wars, German crews often gave their Panzer nicknames, but the formal military designation remained strictly numerical and functional.
Examples in context
- Hast du schon mal einen Kampfwagen gesehen?Have you ever seen a tank?
- Der Panzer fährt durch den Schlamm.The tank drives through the mud.
- Er hat einen Panzer im Spiel.He has a tank in the game.
- Wir sehen einen alten Panzer im Museum.We see an old tank in the museum.
Example conversation
Laura and Felix are playing a video game together.
- LauraFelix, schau mal, dort ist ein Panzer!Felix, look, there is a tank!
- FelixJa, ich versuche, ihn zu zerstören.Yes, I am trying to destroy it.
- LauraPass auf, der Panzer kommt schnell!Watch out, the tank is coming fast!
- FelixIch habe ihn gerade besiegt.I just defeated it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Panzer, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
