NOUN
Tonne/ˈtɔnə/ton; bin; barrel
Tonne is a German noun that means ton, bin, or barrel. It is pronounced /ˈtɔnə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Tonnen".
Definitions
1.unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms (metric ton)(measurement)
a.metric ton (1,000 kg)
Ein Elefant kann mehr als eine Tonne wiegen.—An elephant can weigh more than one ton.
2.large container for waste, liquids etc.(container)
a.waste/trash bin
Die gelbe Tonne wird morgen geleert.—The yellow bin will be emptied tomorrow.
b.barrel, drum or similar large vessel
Das Öl wird in großen Tonnen gelagert.—The oil is stored in large barrels.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Tonne | die Tonnen |
| Genitive | der Tonne | der Tonnen |
| Dative | der Tonne | den Tonnen |
| Accusative | die Tonne | die Tonnen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Tonne" mean in English?
- "Tonne" means ton, bin, or barrel. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Tonne"?
- "Tonne" is pronounced /ˈtɔnə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Tonne" der, die, or das?
- "Tonne" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Tonne"?
- The plural of "Tonne" is "Tonnen".
- What part of speech is "Tonne"?
- "Tonne" is a noun in German.
