Bomber
[ˈbɔmbɐ]masculine
The English word bomber is translated into German as Bomber or Bombenflugzeug.
Meaning: aircraft (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Bomber | [ˈbɔmbɐ] (narrow) | masculine |
| Bombenflugzeug | neuter |
What does it mean word for word?
The word Bombenflugzeug is a compound noun consisting of Bomben (bombs) and Flugzeug (aircraft).
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine noun Bomber is the same in both its singular and plural forms. The word 'Bomber' remains unchanged in its plural form.
Did you know?
- While Bomber is used for aircraft, the word Bombe is used in German slang to describe something excellent or amazing, such as saying a party was die Bombe.
- The term Bomber is used in German sporting contexts to describe someone who is a prolific scorer, much like the English 'bomber' or 'scoring machine'.
- The word Flugzeug inside Bombenflugzeug literally means 'flying tool', reflecting the German tendency to categorize vehicles by their function.
Examples in context
- Während des Zweiten Weltkriegs wurden zahlreiche deutsche Bomber eingesetzt.During World War II, numerous German bombers were deployed.
- Der Bomber flog über die Stadt.The bomber flew over the city.
- Ein alter Bomber steht im Museum.An old bomber is in the museum.
- Sie entdeckten einen riesigen Bomber.They discovered a huge bomber.
Example conversation
Felix and Julia are looking at a history book.
- FelixSiehst du diesen Bomber hier?Do you see this bomber here?
- JuliaJa, er sieht sehr beeindruckend aus.Yes, it looks very impressive.
- FelixDas war ein sehr schneller Bomber.That was a very fast bomber.
- JuliaFelix, das Modell ist wirklich faszinierend.Felix, the model is truly fascinating.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bomber” translations and entries Bomber, Bombenflugzeug, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
