Tank in Tagalog

“Tank” in Tagalog can be translated as “tangke” (for storage containers or military vehicles) or “tangkeng” (water tank). The term varies depending on whether you’re referring to a water storage tank, a military tank, or an aquarium tank. Understanding these nuances helps you use the right word in different contexts—let’s explore the full breakdown below.

[Words] = Tank

[Definition]:

• Tank /tæŋk/
• Noun 1: A large container for storing liquid or gas.
• Noun 2: An armored military vehicle with tracks and a large gun.
• Noun 3: A container for keeping fish or other aquatic animals.
• Verb 1: To fail completely or decline rapidly.

[Synonyms] = Tangke, Tangkeng, Sisidlan, Lalagyan, Depósito

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The water tank on the roof provides water for the entire building.
• Ex1_PH: Ang tangke ng tubig sa bubong ay nagbibigay ng tubig para sa buong gusali.
• Ex2_EN: The military deployed several tanks to the border region.
• Ex2_PH: Ang militar ay nagpadala ng ilang tangke sa rehiyon ng hangganan.
• Ex3_EN: We need to clean the fish tank this weekend.
• Ex3_PH: Kailangan nating linisin ang tangke ng isda ngayong katapusan ng linggo.
• Ex4_EN: The fuel tank is almost empty; we need to refuel soon.
• Ex4_PH: Ang tangke ng gasolina ay halos walang laman na; kailangan nating magpuno malapit na.
• Ex5_EN: The company’s stock price tanked after the scandal was revealed.
• Ex5_PH: Ang presyo ng stock ng kumpanya ay bumagsak matapos mabunyag ang iskandalo.