English–German
“helicopter” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/heliˈkɔptɐ/
Example
Wir sehen einen Helikopter am Himmel.
We see a helicopter in the sky.
How to say “helicopter” in German
“Helicopter” in German is Helikopter.
A cabin rises and settles vertically while a large rotor keeps it suspended over one spot.
Example sentences with Helikopter
Nach dem Unfall kam ein Helikopter zur Rettung.
After the accident, a helicopter came to the rescue.
Tips for using Helikopter
- Hubschrauber is the common German synonym, while Heli is a frequent colloquial shortening of Helikopter.
Other German words for “helicopter”
Ich sehe heute einen Hubschrauber über dem Feld.
Today, I can see a helicopter over the field.