Bombe
/ˈbɔmbə/feminine
The English word 'bomb' is translated into German as Bombe. Wiktionary also lists Sprengstoff.
Meaning: device filled with explosives (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Bombe | /ˈbɔmbə/ | feminine |
| Sprengstoff | /ˈʃpʁɛŋˌʃtɔf/ | masculine |
The noun Bombe refers to a device filled with explosives. If you wish to describe the action of attacking with bombs or heavy artillery, you should use the verb bombardieren. Additionally, the phrase eine Arschbombe machen is used to describe jumping into water in a squatting position.
Which one should you use?
Bombe refers to the specific device, whereas Sprengstoff refers to the explosive substance or material itself. If you need a more formal term for an explosive device or explosive body, use Sprengkörper.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Bombe is a feminine noun that takes the article die in the nominative case. The plural form of Bombe is Bomben.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbɔmbə/.
Did you know?
- The phrase eine Bombe platzen lassen literally means 'to let a bomb burst' but is used idiomatically to describe the act of revealing a shocking secret.
- In German, if something is die Bombe, it can be a slang way to describe something as fantastic or amazing. You might hear someone say a party was die Bombe to mean it was a huge success.
- While Sprengstoff refers to the chemical substance, the verb sprengen can also be used in a non-violent way to describe exceeding a budget or a time limit.
Examples in context
- Es ist keine Bombe.It's not a bomb.This sentence is useful for stating that something is not a Bombe.Tatoeba #7478593 by Yorwba, translation #2649003 by CK
- Tom hat eine Bombe.Tom has a bomb.This sentence is useful for saying that Tom has a Bombe.Tatoeba #11932763 by Naina, translation #11932502 by CK
- Ich bin der mit der Bombe.I'm the one with the bomb.This sentence is useful for identifying oneself as the person with the Bombe.Tatoeba #3572640 by Manfredo, translation #2544646 by CK
- Die Polizei wurde über eine verdächtige Bombe informiert.The police were informed about a suspicious bomb.
- Experten entschärften die Sprengkörper erfolgreich.The experts successfully defused the explosive devices.
- Lass uns ein paar Knallkörper für Silvester kaufen!Let's buy some firecrackers for New Year's Eve!
- 37 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two people are watching an action movie at home.
- JuliaSiehst du die Bombe im Film?Do you see the bomb in the movie?
- FelixJa, die Bombe ist sehr groß.Yes, the bomb is very big.
- JuliaFelix, der Held rennt schnell weg!Felix, the hero is running away fast!
- FelixDas ist ein spannender Film.That is an exciting movie.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bomb” translations and entries Bombe, Sprengstoff, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
