Brandbombe

[ˈbʁantˌbɔmbə]

/[ˈbʁantˌbɔmbə]/ noun

The verdict

“Brandbombe” is uncommon German (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
10
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Bombe, die ein möglichst großes Schadfeuer entfachen soll

Corpus desk

Index DE-brandbombe · Brandbombe · German

Brandbombe · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 10 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "B" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for Brandbombe
PropertyValue
HeadwordBrandbombe
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈbʁantˌbɔmbə]
Letters10
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Brandbombe“ im Deutschen

Brandbombeschafft es nicht in die Top 100.000 des Deutschen: Zone für Fach-, Alt- oder Seltenwortschatz.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

Brandbombe is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈbʁantˌbɔmbə]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Bombe, die ein möglichst großes Schadfeuer entfachen soll".

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for Brandbombe, which points to an orthography that plays by predictable German rules. Our dataset records no confusable match here, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct German form is Brandbombe, spelled B-R-A-N-D-B-O-M-B-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Bombe, die ein möglichst großes Schadfeuer entfachen soll

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how Brandbombe appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. Berlin war durch Brandbomben 1945 praktisch komplett zerstört.
  2. Bei einem Anschlag mit einer Brandbombe auf einen Bus voller schlafender Fahrgäste sind am Dienstag in Bangladesch mindestens sieben Menschen getötet worden.

This word in other languages

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Brandbombe"?
"Brandbombe" is spelled B-R-A-N-D-B-O-M-B-E. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈbʁantˌbɔmbə].
What does "Brandbombe" mean?
As a noun, "Brandbombe" means: Bombe, die ein möglichst großes Schadfeuer entfachen soll
How do you pronounce "Brandbombe"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Brandbombe" is [ˈbʁantˌbɔmbə]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Brandbombe" come from?
"Brandbombe" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list