Hubschrauber
helicopter
Hubschrauber is the German word for helicopter. It is a compound noun made up of the words 'hub' (meaning hub) and 'schrauber' (meaning screw). It is used in the same way as the English word, to refer to a type of aircraft that can take off and land vertically and hover in the air.
Example sentences using: Hubschrauber
Der Hubschrauber ist laut.
The helicopter is loud.
This phrase describes that the helicopter makes a lot of noise - something that helicopters are known for because of their rotating wings or blades.
Ich sah einen Hubschrauber über uns fliegen.
I saw a helicopter flying over us.
In this sentence, someone recounts an experience or observation where they saw a helicopter flying in the sky above them. This sentence could be used in various contexts, whether the speaker is recounting a moment from the past or describing something happening in the present moment.
Hubschrauber landen oft auf Krankenhäusern.
Helicopters often land on hospitals.
This statement mentions a common occurrence, that is, helicopters (usually medical or air-ambulance helicopters) landing on top of hospitals. Often hospitals have helipads on the roof or on the ground to facilitate quick transportation of patients in emergency situations.