NOUN
Anker/ˈaŋkɐ/anchor; mainstay
Anker is a German noun that means anchor or mainstay. It is pronounced /ˈaŋkɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Anker".
Definitions
1.heavy object attached to a ship or boat to keep it in place(nautical)
a.metal device thrown overboard to moor a vessel
Der Kapitän warf den Anker ins Wasser.—The captain threw the anchor into the water.
2.reliable support or foundation(figurative)
a.person or thing that provides stability
Sie ist der Anker der Familie.—She is the anchor of the family.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Anker | die Anker |
| Genitive | des Ankers | der Anker |
| Dative | dem Anker | den Ankern |
| Accusative | den Anker | die Anker |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Anker" mean in English?
- "Anker" means anchor or mainstay. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Anker"?
- "Anker" is pronounced /ˈaŋkɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Anker" der, die, or das?
- "Anker" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Anker"?
- The plural of "Anker" is "Anker".
- What part of speech is "Anker"?
- "Anker" is a noun in German.
