German Conversation · Level 35
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German word
Bombe
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbɔmbə/
Meaning
- feminine nounbomb
Example
Die Bombe ist gefährlich.
The bomb is dangerous.
More examples
Die Nachricht schlug wie eine Bombe ein.
The news hit like a bomb.
Core concept
A sealed device carrying an explosive charge, with danger concentrated inside until a sudden blast releases it.
Common phrases
wie eine Bombe einschlagen
hit like a bomb
Similar words
Granate: A small military explosive thrown by hand or fired, scattering fragments when it detonates.
Mine: An explosive device buried in or on the ground, triggered by contact or pressure.
Sprengstoff: A chemical substance or mixture that rapidly releases energy in an explosion.
Böller: A small firework or firecracker that makes a loud bang during celebrations.
Definition in German
Eine Bombe bezeichnet einen Behälter oder Apparat mit Sprengladung, der durch Zündung oder Einwirkung eine plötzliche Explosion hervorruft.
Word origin
The German noun Bombe came through French from Italian bomba and ultimately from Greek bómbos, an imitative word for a booming sound.
Usage tips
- Bombe is feminine, so the standard forms are die Bombe, eine Bombe, and die Bomben in the plural.
Related words
- Bombeneinschlagbomb impactnoun
- Bombenalarmbomb alertnoun