tanka

tanka

"To refuel" or "to fill up" (e.g., a vehicle with fuel).

Here, 'tanka' means to refuel a vehicle by adding fuel.

Jag måste tanka bilen innan vi åker.

I need to refuel the car before we leave.

In this context, 'tanka' means to download or transfer data electronically.

Hon tankade ner filmen från internet.

She downloaded the movie from the internet.

Here, 'tanka' metaphorically refers to drawing or replenishing energy or motivation.

Han tankade energi från att lyssna på musik.

He drew energy by listening to music.