Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

die Tonne

Translation (Übersetzung) ton
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈtɔnə]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
noun A1 measurement unit weight
A unit of weight equal to 1000 kilograms. Also used metaphorically to mean a large amount.

Tonne - German Nouns - Tonne Meaning - Tonne Translation - Tonne Nouns Examples

Tonne is a German Nouns

Learn Tonne meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Tonne is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Tonne Examples (Beispiele) in English

Tonne examples with English translations. See how to use Tonne in sentences. Tonne example sentences in English below.

Der Lastwagen transportiert fünf Tonnen Sand.
The truck transports five tons of sand.
Transport and logistics
Wir haben eine Tonne Äpfel geerntet.
We harvested a ton of apples.
Agriculture and harvest
Das Paket wiegt fast eine Tonne.
The package weighs almost a ton.
Weight measurement

Tonne Word Family - Tonne Related Words - Tonne Family Members

Tonne Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Tonne word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Tonne family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Tonne related words and expand your German vocabulary.

diminutive (Verkleinerungsform)
Tönnchen
Meaning: little ton
Example: Das Tönnchen ist nur für kleine Mengen.
Noun
compound (Zusammensetzung)
Mülltonne
Meaning: garbage bin
Example: Die Mülltonne steht vor dem Haus.
Noun
Tonnengewicht
Meaning: tonnage
Example: Das Schiff hat ein großes Tonnengewicht.
Noun

Tonne Usage - Tonne Collocations - Tonne Idioms - Tonne Synonyms - Tonne Antonyms

Tonne Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Tonne Collocations (Kollokationen)

Tonne collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Tonne word combinations and how to use Tonne with other words naturally.

eine Tonne wiegen
to weigh a ton
High frequency
Tonne Abfall
ton of waste
High frequency
Tonne Kohle
ton of coal
Medium frequency
Tonne Stahl
ton of steel
Medium frequency
Tonne Getreide
ton of grain
Medium frequency
Tonne Papier
ton of paper
Low frequency
Tonne Sand
ton of sand
Low frequency

Tonne Idioms (Redewendungen)

Tonne idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Tonne with meanings and explanations. Master Tonne expressions used in everyday German.

wie eine Tonne
like a ton
Used to describe something very heavy or someone moving clumsily
eine Tonne Geld
a ton of money
A very large amount of money
Tonne voll
full to the brim
Completely full, often referring to containers
in die Tonne treten
to kick into the bin
To discard or reject something
Tonne um Tonne
ton by ton
In large quantities, gradually accumulating

Tonne Synonyms (Synonyme)

Tonne synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Tonne and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Tonne similar words and their usage.

Kilotonne
Meaning: kiloton
High similarity
Menge
Meaning: quantity
Medium similarity
Last
Meaning: load
Medium similarity
Gewicht
Meaning: weight
Low similarity
Masse
Meaning: mass
Low similarity

Tonne Antonyms (Antonyme)

Tonne antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Tonne. Discover Tonne opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Gramm
Meaning: gram
Kilogramm
Meaning: kilogram
Wenig
Meaning: little
Leicht
Meaning: light
Klein
Meaning: small

Tonne Semantically Related Words - Tonne Contextually Related Words - Tonne Thematically Related Words

Tonne Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Tonne semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Tonne. Explore Tonne related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Tonne contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Gewicht Masse Kilogramm Last Schiffstonne Container

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