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“explosive device” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃprɛŋˌzats/

Example

Die Polizei fand einen Sprengsatz im Bahnhof.

The police found an explosive device at the station.

Illustration for Sprengsatz (explosive device)

How to say “explosive device” in German

“Explosive device” in German is Sprengsatz.

A compact package of explosives fitted with an ignition device and left where it can cause a blast.

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

Example sentences with Sprengsatz

Die Ermittler entdeckten einen zweiten Sprengsatz am Tatort.

The investigators discovered a second explosive device at the scene.

Tips for using Sprengsatz

  • Compared with the broader Bombe, Sprengsatz highlights a deliberately prepared charge or device, especially in police and news reports.

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