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

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Ankerdie Anker
Genitivedes Ankersder Anker
Dativedem Ankerden Ankern
Accusativeden Ankerdie 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.

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