How to Say “Jet” in German

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Düsenflugzeug
In German, the English word jet is translated as Düsenflugzeug.
The term refers specifically to a jet aircraft.
Meaning: engine (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

Düsenflugzeug is a compound noun made of Düsen, meaning nozzles or jets and Flugzeug, meaning aircraft.

How does it change in a sentence?

Düsenflugzeug is a neuter noun and uses the article das. The plural form of the word is Düsenflugzeuge.

Did you know?

  • Because Düsenflugzeug is a compound noun, German can create even longer versions, such as Düsenflugzeugträger for a jet aircraft carrier.
  • The root Flugzeug literally translates to 'flying thing' or 'flying tool', as Zeug is a generic term for gear or stuff.
  • In German, the word for 'nozzle' or 'jet', Düse, can also refer to a spray nozzle on a garden hose or a perfume bottle.

Examples in context

  • Das Düsenflugzeug landete in Tokyo.
    The jet landed at Tokyo.
    This sentence shows the use of Düsenflugzeug regarding a landing.
    Tatoeba #608139 by Dejo, translation #53697 by CK
  • Zwei Düsenflugzeuge hoben gleichzeitig ab.
    Two jet planes took off at the same time.
    This sentence demonstrates the plural form Düsenflugzeuge.
    Tatoeba #5319731 by Sudajaengi, translation #280851 by CM
  • Dieses Düsenflugzeug fliegt ungefähr mit dreifacher Schallgeschwindigkeit.
    This jet travels about three times as fast as the speed of sound.
    This sentence illustrates how to describe the speed of a Düsenflugzeug.
    Tatoeba #2485010 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #61053 by CK
  • Das Düsenflugzeug landete pünktlich am Flughafen.
    The jet aircraft landed on time at the airport.
  • 1 more sentences on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Sarah and Julian are watching planes at an airfield.

  1. Sarah

    Schau mal, ist das ein Düsenflugzeug?
    Look, is that a jet?
  2. Julian

    Ja, es sieht sehr schnell aus.
    Yes, it looks very fast.
  3. Sarah

    Ein Düsenflugzeug ist viel lauter als eine Propellermaschine.
    A jet is much louder than a propeller plane.
  4. Julian

    Das stimmt, Julian hört es schon von weitem.
    That's true, Julian hears it from far away.

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