Wannen

Wannen is the plural form of the German noun Wanne, which denotes a tub, basin, or other tub-shaped container used to hold liquids or materials. In everyday language, a Wanne may refer to a wash tub, a cooking or washing vessel, a trough, or other similar containers. The word is common in descriptions of objects or collections of vessels, such as references to rows of Wannen in a workshop or kitchen.

Historically and in technical contexts, Wannen describe larger vessels such as vats or tanks used for processing, storing, or mixing liquids. The design and material of Wannen vary with purpose; examples include ceramic Wannen, wooden Wannen, metal Wannen, or enamelled variants. In industrial usage, Wannen can denote vessels in manufacturing, dairy, chemical, or food-processing environments, where they serve as receiving, mixing, or resting containers.

Linguistically, Wannen is the plural of Wanne and is mostly found in German-language texts. The singular form Wanne is used when referring to a single container. In onomastics, Wannen may occur as a surname and can appear in place names in German-speaking areas, though such occurrences are relatively uncommon.