English–German
“nuclear weapon” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈtoːmˌvafə/
Example
Viele Menschen fürchten Atomwaffen.
Many people fear nuclear weapons.
How to say “nuclear weapon” in German
“Nuclear weapon” in German is Atomwaffe.
A weapon defined by the destructive force of fission or fusion rather than by ordinary explosives or delivery equipment.
Example sentences with Atomwaffe
In den Verhandlungen kündigte die Partei an, auf eine Atomwaffe verzichten zu wollen.
In the negotiations, the party announced that it intended to give up a nuclear weapon.
Tips for using Atomwaffe
- German uses Atomwaffe as a broad category term, while Atombombe names a specific bomb rather than every nuclear weapon.