tankkeja

Tankkeja is the Finnish plural noun corresponding to tankki, meaning “tank” in English. In everyday Finnish, tankkeja is used to refer to multiple tanks and can denote either armored fighting vehicles or storage tanks, depending on context. The word’s grammatical form is partitive plural tankkeja, common in constructions like “meillä on useita tankkeja” (we have several tanks).

Armored fighting vehicles: In military contexts, tanks are armored, tracked vehicles designed for front-line combat, reconnaissance, and support. They combine heavy armor, a rotating turret with a main gun, a secondary armament, and propulsion by tracks, enabling cross-country mobility. Modern tanks emphasize composite armor, advanced fire-control systems, and, in some cases, reactive armor and active protection systems. They operate in combined arms formations and rely on logistics and air support. The development of tanks began in the early 20th century and transformed land warfare.

Civilian storage tanks: In industrial and municipal settings, tankkeja can refer to large containers used to store liquids or gases, such as water tanks, fuel tanks, chemical tanks, or septic tanks. They range from small residential drums to large underground or above-ground tanks. Materials include steel, fiberglass, and reinforced concrete; design considerations cover corrosion resistance, pressure, temperature, and safety against leaks and contamination.

Notes: The term tankkeja is primarily a grammatical form in Finnish and does not indicate a single specific object beyond the general meanings of tankki. Context usually clarifies whether the reference is to military tanks or storage tanks.