Ich habe eine Bombe
/ɪç ˈhaːbə ˈʔaɪ̯nə ˈbɔmbə/word by word
The German phrase for "I have a bomb" is Ich habe eine Bombe.
This phrase is used to state that you are in possession of an explosive device.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɪç ˈhaːbə ˈʔaɪ̯nə ˈbɔmbə/
Did you know?
- If a German says Ich bin mir bombensicher, they are not talking about explosives but are stating that they are absolutely certain about something.
- In German, the expression die Bombe platzen lassen literally means 'to let the bomb burst', but it is an idiom used when someone finally reveals a secret or the truth comes out.
- In German slang, eine Bombe can refer to something that is incredibly cool or a huge success. Saying Das war eine Bombe might mean a party was fantastic rather than an explosion occurred.
Examples in context
- Verstehen Sie, ich habe eine Bombe.Do you understand, I have a bomb.
- Ich habe eine Bombe in meinem Rucksack.I have a bomb in my backpack.
Example conversation
A tense confrontation in a public square.
- JuliaGehen Sie weg, ich habe eine Bombe!Go away, I have a bomb!
- JulianWas sagst du da, Julia?What are you saying, Julia?
- JuliaIch sagte, ich habe eine Bombe!I said, I have a bomb!
- JulianLass sie bitte sofort fallen!Please drop it immediately!
