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“bombing” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbɔmbn̩ˌanʃlaːk/

Example

Es gab einen Bombenanschlag in der Stadt.

There was a bombing in the city.

Illustration for Bombenanschlag (bombing)

How to say “bombing” in German

“Bombing” in German is Bombenanschlag.

A deliberately planted bomb explodes at a chosen place as an act of attack rather than an accidental blast.

Full entry for Bombenanschlag: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Bombenanschlag

Die Ermittler prüfen den Hintergrund des Bombenanschlags.

The investigators are examining the background to the bombing.

Tips for using Bombenanschlag

  • German news reports often use Bombenanschlag for an intentional attack, while an accidental explosion is normally called eine Explosion.

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