No. 1,877 in German
tonnen
"Tonnen" in English means "tons" or "barrels," depending on the context.
In a sentence
Der Frachter kann bis zu 20 Tonnen Fracht transportieren.
The freighter can transport up to 20 tons of cargo.
Here, 'Tonnen' is used as a measure of weight (metric ton), referring to the capacity of a cargo ship.
Es gibt tonnenweise Möglichkeiten, kreativ zu sein.
There are tons of ways to be creative.
In this sentence, 'tonnenweise' is used as an adverb to express an abundance or a large amount metaphorically, modifying the noun 'Möglichkeiten' (possibilities).
In dieser Gegend sieht man tonnenförmige Häuser.
In this area, you can see barrel-shaped houses.
Here, 'tonnenförmige' is an adjective derived from 'Tonne', describing the distinctive shape of the houses resembling barrels.
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