German Word · Beginner
tanken
to drink a lot of alcohol
Pronunciation: /ˈtaŋkən/
Meaning
to drink a lot of alcohol
Example
Der bullige Mittelstürmer tankt sich durch die gegnerische Abwehr.
I use the word "tanken".
Practice tips
- Practice tanken 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 beginner-level learners.