bombshell

ˈbɒmʃɛl
Translation Definition
NEW

Translation of bombshell into German

Noun

1.

news

unexpected and surprising news or event
  • The CEO's resignation was a complete bombshell..Der Rücktritt des CEO war ein kompletter Paukenschlag
2.

appearance

US
extremely attractive woman
US
Sexbombe
  • She was considered a bombshell in her youth..In ihrer Jugend galt sie als eine Sexbombe
3.

explosive device

Rare
bomb or shell that explodes on impact
Rare
  • The bombshell caused massive destruction.Die Bombe verursachte massive Zerstörung.
Add a suggestion |

Expressions with bombshell: examples in English and translations in German

wie eine Bombe einschlagen
jemanden wie ein Schlag treffen
Her sudden departure will come as a bombshell to the team.
eine Bombe platzen lassen
She dropped a bombshell by quitting her job.
die Bombe platzen lassen
eine Überraschung verkünden
She decided to drop the bombshell at dinner.
wie eine Bombe
wie ein Paukenschlag
The news hit the office like a bombshell.
diese Nachricht war ein Schock
This news was a bombshell that shocked everyone in the office.
eine Bombe platzen lassen
enthüllen
The journalist exploded a bombshell about the scandal.

Images of bombshell

  • bombshell: bomb or shell that explodes on impact
    (explosive device) Bombe

Synonyms and analogies of bombshell in English

Examples of bombshell in a sentence

  • Her unexpected departure was a bombshell to the team.
  • The actress was a bombshell at the awards ceremony.
  • In the 1950s, she was the ultimate bombshell.
  • The bombshell exploded upon hitting the ground.
  • Soldiers carefully disarmed the bombshell in the field.

Translations of "bombshell" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieBombenf.

For the whole family, this news was a bombshell that evening.

Für die ganze Familie, das war eine Bombe an diesem Abend.

Sexbomben.

She is a real bombshell and not for weak men.

Sie ist eine wahre Sexbombe und nichts für schwache Männer.

derPaukenschlagnm.

The student exploded a bombshell when he revealed his plans to drop out.

Der Student sorgte für einen Paukenschlag, als er seine Pläne zum Studienabbruch offenbarte.

dieGranatenf.

I told you she was a bombshell.

Ich sagte ja, sie ist eine Granate.

Knalleffektn.

Now they've fallen for the alibi, we need a bombshell.

Da sie es uns abgekauft haben, braucht es nun einen Knalleffekt.

Explore more translations and examples on Reverso Context

bombshell: Examples and translations in context

When she announced her sudden resignation, this news was a bombshell.

Als sie ihren plötzlichen Rücktritt verkündete, das war eine Bombe.

When they revealed the affair publicly, this news was a bombshell everywhere.

Als sie die Affäre öffentlich machten, das war eine Bombe überall.

For the small town, this news was a bombshell that changed everything.

Für die Kleinstadt, das war eine Bombe, die alles veränderte.

When he admitted the fraud, this news was a bombshell at work.

Als er den Betrug zugab, das war eine Bombe auf der Arbeit.

His confession about manipulating the results came as a bombshell to the committee.

Sein Geständnis über manipulierte Ergebnisse schlug im Ausschuss ein wie eine Bombe.

The scandal involving the popular minister came as a bombshell to voters.

Der Skandal um den beliebten Minister schlug bei den Wählern ein wie eine Bombe.

The announcement of the factory closure came as a bombshell to everyone.

Die Ankündigung der Fabrikschließung schlug bei allen ein wie eine Bombe.

When the test results arrived, this news was a bombshell for her.

Als die Testergebnisse ankamen, das war eine Bombe für sie.

See also:

blonde bombshelllike a bombshelldrop a bombshellexplode a bombshell
Browse the dictionary entries starting with “b”:
Why use Reverso English-German Dictionary to learn "bombshell"?
  • Find accurate translations for "bombshell" in German

    Explore various translations of "bombshell" sorted by frequency and relevance to find the perfect match for your context.

  • Browse countless real-life examples

    Understand the exact meaning of "bombshell" and learn how to use it correctly in any context. Examples come from millions of authentic texts: movie dialogues, news articles, official documents, and more.

  • Listen to pronunciation

    Hear how "bombshell" is pronounced by native speakers and improve your oral skills.

  • Discover expressions and idioms with "bombshell" in English

    Dive into our dictionary's treasure trove of phrases and expressions containing "bombshell" to grow your vocabulary including new entries from the Reverso Collaborative Dictionary.

  • Create your vocabulary list with ease

    Click the star icon to save "bombshell" to your favorites.

  • Practice with flashcards

    Memorize your words with interactive flashcards containing audio and examples.

English-German translations you can rely on
Find virtually anything

Over 500,000 entries, 2 million translations and 10 million examples in context

Trusted by 70M users

including students, language teachers, and linguistic experts

Exceptional 4.7 app rating

with 250,000+ reviews on App Store and Play Store