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[[File:Leopard 2 A5 der Bundeswehr.jpg|thumb|right|[[Leopard 2|Leopard 2A5]] of the [[German Army]]]] |
[[File:Leopard 2 A5 der Bundeswehr.jpg|thumb|right|[[Leopard 2|Leopard 2A5]] of the [[German Army]]]] |
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[[File:Bundesarchiv Bild 146-1994-009-17, Griechenland, gefangener Neuseeländer.jpg|thumb|right| Two [[Panzer III]]s during the [[Battle of Greece]], April 1941]] |
[[File:Bundesarchiv Bild 146-1994-009-17, Griechenland, gefangener Neuseeländer.jpg|thumb|right| Two [[Panzer III]]s during the [[Battle of Greece]], April 1941]] |
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The word '''''Panzer''''' {{IPAc-en|ˈ|p|æ|n|z|ər}} ({{IPA-de|ˈpantsɐ|-|De-Panzer-pronunciation.ogg}}) is a [[German language|German]] word that means "[[armour]]" or specifically "[[tank]]". |
The word '''''Panzer''''' {{IPAc-en|ˈ|p|æ|n|z|ər}} ({{IPA-de|ˈpantsɐ|-|De-Panzer-pronunciation.ogg}}) is a [[German language|German]] word that means "[[armour]]" or specifically "[[tank]]". It derives through the [[French language|French]] word {{lang|fr|pancier}}, "[[breastplate]]", from [[Latin language|Latin]] {{lang|la|pantex}}, "belly", "paunch",<ref>{{OEtymD|panzer}}</ref> and is possibly related to {{lang|la|panus}}, "swelling".<ref>{{OEtymD|paunch}}</ref> |
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The word used in English and some other languages as a [[loanword]] in the context of the German military. In particular, it is used in the proper names of military formations (''[[Panzer division|Panzerdivision]]'', [[4th Panzer Army]], etc.), and in the proper names of tanks, such as [[Panzer IV]], etc. |
The word used in English and some other languages as a [[loanword]] in the context of the German military. In particular, it is used in the proper names of military formations (''[[Panzer division|Panzerdivision]]'', [[4th Panzer Army]], etc.), and in the proper names of tanks, such as [[Panzer IV]], etc. |
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The dated German term is {{lang|de|Panzerkampfwagen}}, "tank" or "armoured combat vehicle". The modern commonly used synonym is {{lang|de|Kampfpanzer}}, or {{lang|de|Panzer}}. The first German tank, the [[A7V]] of 1918, was referred to as ''Sturmpanzerwagen'' (roughly, "armoured assault vehicle"). |
The dated German term is {{lang|de|Panzerkampfwagen}}, "tank" or "armoured combat vehicle". The modern commonly used synonym is {{lang|de|Kampfpanzer}}, or {{lang|de|Panzer}}. The first German tank, the [[A7V]] of 1918, was referred to as ''Sturmpanzerwagen'' (roughly, "armoured assault vehicle"). |
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The German word ''[[wikt:Panzer|Panzer]]'' refers to any kind of armour. It derives through the [[French language|French]] word {{lang|fr|pancier}}, "[[breastplate]]", from [[Latin language|Latin]] {{lang|la|pantex}}, "belly", "paunch",<ref>{{OEtymD|panzer}}</ref> and is possibly related to {{lang|la|panus}}, "swelling".<ref>{{OEtymD|paunch}}</ref> |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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The word Panzer /ˈpænzər/ (German pronunciation: [ˈpantsɐ] ) is a German word that means "armour" or specifically "tank". It derives through the French word pancier, "breastplate", from Latin pantex, "belly", "paunch",[1] and is possibly related to panus, "swelling".[2]
The word used in English and some other languages as a loanword in the context of the German military. In particular, it is used in the proper names of military formations (Panzerdivision, 4th Panzer Army, etc.), and in the proper names of tanks, such as Panzer IV, etc.
The dated German term is Panzerkampfwagen, "tank" or "armoured combat vehicle". The modern commonly used synonym is Kampfpanzer, or Panzer. The first German tank, the A7V of 1918, was referred to as Sturmpanzerwagen (roughly, "armoured assault vehicle").
See also
Look up panzer in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.
References
- ^ Harper, Douglas. "panzer". Online Etymology Dictionary.
- ^ Harper, Douglas. "paunch". Online Etymology Dictionary.