English–German
“explosive” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛksploˈziːf/
Example
Es gab einen explosiven Anstieg der Verkäufe.
There was an explosive rise in sales.
How to say “explosive” in German
“Explosive” in German is explosiv.
A sudden outward release of force marks both a blast and a sharp surge in intensity or growth.
Example sentences with explosiv
Die explosive Situation an der Grenze sorgte für Besorgnis.
The tense situation at the border caused concern.
Tips for using explosiv
- Before a noun, 'explosiv' takes normal adjective endings, as in 'ein explosiver Anstieg' and 'eine explosive Mischung'; after 'sein' it stays 'explosiv'.
Other German words for “explosive”
Die Polizei hat mehrere Sprengstoffe sichergestellt.
The police seized several explosives.