Tigerpanzer
The English phrase 'tiger tank' is translated into German as Tigerpanzer.
Tigerpanzer refers to the heavy tank used by Germany during World War II.
What does it mean word for word?
This is a compound noun consisting of Tiger (tiger) and Panzer (tank or armor).
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Tigerpanzer remains Tigerpanzer. Since Panzer is a masculine noun, it takes the masculine accusative article den when the tank is the direct object of a sentence, as in den Tigerpanzer.
Did you know?
- The word Panzer is used in German to describe the hard shells of crustaceans and the scales of reptiles, not just military armor.
- The word Panzer originally meant 'armor' or 'mail', referring to the protective suits of medieval knights before it ever described a vehicle.
- While English uses 'tiger tank', Germans often refer to it simply as the Tiger. In a military context, the word Panzer is implied and omitted.
Examples in context
- Während des Zweiten Weltkrieges war der Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger eine beeindruckende Waffe.During the Second World War, the Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger was an impressive weapon.
- Der Tigerpanzer war sehr schwer gepanzert.The Tiger tank was very heavily armored.
- In dem Museum steht ein alter Tigerpanzer.An old Tiger tank is standing in the museum.
- Ein Tigerpanzer ist ein sehr großes Fahrzeug.A Tiger tank is a very large vehicle.
Example conversation
Hannah and Maximilian are visiting a military history museum.
- HannahSchau mal, Maximilian, dort steht ein Tigerpanzer!Look, Maximilian, there is a tiger tank!
- MaximilianBeeindruckend, wie groß dieser Tigerpanzer ist.It is impressive how big this tiger tank is.
- HannahWar er im Krieg sehr effektiv?Was it very effective during the war?
- MaximilianJa, er hatte eine sehr starke Panzerung.Yes, it had very strong armor.
