German Word · Intermediate
Tonne
barrel, vat, tun, drum
Pronunciation: /ˈtɔnə/
Meaning
barrel, vat, tun, drum
Example
Mit seinen 30 Meter Länge und mitunter mehr als 150 Tonnen Gewicht übertrifft der Blauwal jedes andere Tier auf Erden.
With its length of 30 meters and weight of sometimes more than 150 tons the blue whale surpasses every other animal on Earth.
Practice tips
- Practice Tonne 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.