German Word · Intermediate
bunkern
to load (something) into a ship’s bunker
Pronunciation: /ˈbʊŋkərn/
Meaning
to load (something) into a ship’s bunker
Example
Der Kapitän hatte nur die halbe Menge Kohle bunkern lassen.
The captain had ordered to bunker only half the usual amount of coal.
Practice tips
- Practice bunkern out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.