auftanken

The German word "auftanken" is a verb consisting of "auf" (up/on) and "tanken" (to refuel/fill up, usually with fuel).
It means "to refuel" (e.g., a vehicle with fuel) or can metaphorically mean "to recharge" or "to replenish" energy or resources (like resting to regain strength).

Similar words:

• "nachfüllen" (to refill)
• "aufladen" (to charge, e.g., a battery)
• "sich erholen" (to recover/rest)

Differences:

• "Auftanken" specifically refers to refilling fuel or replenishing energy in a tangible or metaphorical sense involving energy or resources.
• "Nachfüllen" is more general for refilling any container or supply.
• "Aufladen" is primarily used for electrical charging.
• "Sich erholen" strictly means taking a break to recover without the direct notion of "refueling" or "replenishing".