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How do you say "anchor" in German?
der Anker
In German, "anchor" is der Anker.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'AHN-ker', stress on the first syllable, close to the English word.
Grammar notes
der Anker is masculine. Plural: der Anker.
Example sentence
Sie warfen den Anker nahe dem Ufer.
They dropped the anchor near the shore.
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How to remember der Anker
Der Anker looks and sounds a lot like English 'anchor', both from the same old root word.
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Questions about der Anker
How do you say "anchor" in German?
In German, "anchor" is der Anker. It is a noun.
Is der Anker masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Anker is masculine. Plural: der Anker.
How is der Anker used in a sentence?
Use der Anker as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Sie warfen den Anker nahe dem Ufer. (They dropped the anchor near the shore.).
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