NOUN
derSprengkopf/ˈʃpʁɛŋˌkɔp͡f/warhead; explosive head
Sprengkopf is a German noun that means warhead or explosive head. It is pronounced /ˈʃpʁɛŋˌkɔp͡f/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Sprengköpfe".
Definitions
1.explosive device forming the main part of a missile, torpedo, bomb, etc.(military, technology)
a.explosive charge at the front of a rocket, torpedo, or similar weapon
Die Rakete wurde mit einem neuen Sprengkopf ausgestattet.—The missile was equipped with a new warhead.
b.the section of a projectile containing explosives intended to detonate on impact or in proximity to a target
Der Sprengkopf der Bombe wurde entschärft.—The warhead of the bomb was defused.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Sprengkopf | die Sprengköpfe |
| Genitive | des Sprengkopfes | der Sprengköpfe |
| Dative | dem Sprengkopf | den Sprengköpfen |
| Accusative | den Sprengkopf | die Sprengköpfe |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Sprengkopf" mean in English?
- "Sprengkopf" means warhead or explosive head. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Sprengkopf"?
- "Sprengkopf" is pronounced /ˈʃpʁɛŋˌkɔp͡f/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Sprengkopf" der, die, or das?
- "Sprengkopf" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Sprengkopf"?
- The plural of "Sprengkopf" is "Sprengköpfe".
- What part of speech is "Sprengkopf"?
- "Sprengkopf" is a noun in German.
