Plane
The English phrase 'tarp' is translated into German as Plane.
Plane refers to a large sheet of waterproof material. If you need to describe that such a material is waterproof, you can use the word wasserdicht.
Which one should you use?
While Plane refers to a tarp or tarpaulin, it is also the German word for 'plane' when referring to a flat surface or a geometric plane.
How does it change in a sentence?
Plane is a feminine noun, so it is preceded by feminine articles such as die or eine. The plural form of Plane is Planen. If you use the word after the preposition 'mit' (with), it takes the dative feminine form einer Plane.
Did you know?
- The word Plane shares an ancient ancestor with the Icelandic word blæja, which means 'veil'.
- The word Plane evolved from the Old High German blaha, which originally described a thin, flat piece of material.
- A German speaker might refer to the side curtains of a truck as Planen, treating the entire vehicle's fabric skin as a series of tarps.
Examples in context
- Deck das Holz mit einer Plane ab!Cover that lumber with a tarp.This sentence is useful for learning how to use Plane to cover objects.Tatoeba #8079057 by brauchinet, translation #8079029 by CK
- Hast du zufällig eine Plane dabei?Do you happen to have a tarp with you?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has a Plane with them.Tatoeba #3268011 by Trinkschokolade, translation #9772348 by cazort
- Pass mal auf, wir brauchen noch eine große Plane, um das Auto abzudecken.Listen, we still need a big tarp to cover the car.
- Brauchst du mehrere Planen zum Camping?Do you need several tarps for camping?
- Wir sollten eine wasserdichte Plane benutzen.We should use a waterproof tarp.
- Wir brauchen eine große Plane für das Zelt.We need a large tarp for the tent.
Example conversation
Sarah and Julian are preparing for a camping trip.
- SarahWo ist die Plane für das Zelt?Where is the tarp for the tent?
- JulianIch glaube, sie liegt im Auto, Sarah.I think it is in the car, Sarah.
- SarahKannst du sie bitte schnell holen, Julian?Can you please get it quickly, Julian?
- JulianKlar, ich bringe die Plane sofort mit.Sure, I'll bring the tarp right away.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Plane, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
