How to Say "Bazooka" in German

Bazooka

/baˈzuːka/feminine

The English phrase "bazooka" is translated into German as Bazooka. Wiktionary also lists Panzerfaust and Raketenpanzerbüchse.

Meaning: any shoulder-fired rocket grenade launcher (noun)

Ways to say it

“bazooka” in German
German	IPA	Note
Bazooka	/baˈzuːka/	feminine
Panzerfaust	/ˈpantsɐˌfaʊst/	feminine
Raketenpanzerbüchse		feminine

In German, these terms refer to any shoulder-fired rocket grenade launcher.

Which one should you use?

Bazooka refers specifically to the American weapon type. In contrast, Panzerfaust is often used to refer to German anti-tank weapons or similar heavy-duty shaped-charge launchers.

How does it change in a sentence?

All provided forms are feminine nouns.

How do you pronounce it?

/baˈzuːka/

Did you know?

In modern German, Panzerfaust is sometimes used metaphorically to describe a 'heavy-handed' or forceful solution to a problem.
The word Raketenpanzerbüchse is a highly descriptive, long-form noun that combines 'rocket', 'armor', and 'rifle'.
The term Panzerfaust literally translates to 'tank fist'.

Examples in context

Edmund schoß mit einer Bazooka auf Rimas Auto.
Edmundo shot a bazooka at Rima’s car.
This sentence is useful for seeing how to use Bazooka in a sentence.
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In diesem Krieg führten die Soldaten Panzerbüchsen, um feindliche Panzer zu bekämpfen.
In this war, the soldiers carried bazookas to fight enemy tanks.
Der Raketenwerfer wurde für den Einsatz gegen gepanzerte Fahrzeuge entwickelt.
The bazooka was designed for use against armored vehicles.
Er hielt eine Bazooka in der Hand.
He held a bazooka in his hand.
Die Bazooka ist sehr schwer.
The bazooka is very heavy.

Example conversation

Maximilian and Hannah are discussing a historical museum exhibit.

Maximilian

Siehst du die alte Bazooka dort?
Do you see the old bazooka there?
Hannah

Ja, die Bazooka sieht beeindruckend aus.
Yes, the bazooka looks impressive.
Maximilian

Ich möchte sie einmal aus der Nähe sehen.
I want to see it up close sometime.
Hannah

Lass uns näher zu der Bazooka gehen.
Let's walk closer to the bazooka.

Sources

Wiktionary, “bazooka” translations and entries Bazooka, Panzerfaust, Raketenpanzerbüchse, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries Bazooka, Panzerfaust, Raketenpanzerbüchse, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.

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How to Say “Bazooka” in German