NOUN

Sprengkopf/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

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Sprengkopfdie Sprengköpfe
Genitivedes Sprengkopfesder Sprengköpfe
Dativedem Sprengkopfden Sprengköpfen
Accusativeden Sprengkopfdie 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.

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