raketwerper
The English phrase 'rocket launcher' is raketwerper in Dutch.
A raketwerper is a device used for launching a missile.
Meaning: device for launching a missile (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of raket (rocket) and werper (thrower or launcher).
Did you know?
- In Dutch, the suffix -werper is used for many things that 'throw' or 'eject' objects, such as waterwerper (water cannon) or even bladwerper (a leaf blower).
- If you were to use a raket in a sports context, you would be playing tennis or badminton, not dealing with ballistics.
- The root werpen also appears in the Dutch word for 'casting' a fishing line. This means the linguistic action of launching a rocket is the same as casting a hook into the water.
Examples in context
- De nieuwe lanceerinrichting kan meerdere raketten tegelijk afvuren.The new launching device can fire multiple rockets simultaneously.
- Heb je wel eens een raketwerper in actie gezien?Have you ever seen a rocket launcher in action?
- Surinaamse veiligheidstroepen zullen worden uitgerust met nieuwe raketlanceringssystemen.Surinamese security forces will be equipped with new rocket launching systems.
- Ze hebben een nieuwe raketwerper gevonden.They found a new rocket launcher.
- De raketwerper staat in de kist.The rocket launcher is in the chest.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a military movie.
- LisaWat een krachtige raketwerper gebruikt hij?What a powerful rocket launcher he uses!
- DaanJa, die is echt enorm.Yes, that one is really huge.
- LisaKan hij die raketwerper alleen tillen?Can he lift that rocket launcher alone?
- DaanIk denk dat hij hulp nodig heeft.I think he needs help.
