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U-Boot

English translation of U-Boot

submarine

In German, a submarine is called a U-Boot, which is short for Unterseeboot. This term is used to describe a vessel that can travel underwater, and is often used in military contexts. The word U-Boot is commonly associated with the German navy, especially during World War I and World War II.


Example sentences using: U-Boot

Das U-Boot taucht in die dunklen Tiefen des Ozeans ab.

English translation of Das U-Boot taucht in die dunklen Tiefen des Ozeans ab.

The submarine dives into the dark depths of the ocean.

This sentence describes a scenario where a submarine (U-Boot in German) is diving into the deep, dark parts of an ocean.

Ich habe ein Modell von einem U-Boot gebaut.

English translation of Ich habe ein Modell von einem U-Boot gebaut.

I built a model of a submarine.

The speaker in this sentence is suggesting that they have built a scale model of a submarine (U-Boot). Often, such models are used for display or hobby purposes.

Sie arbeitet auf einem U-Boot.

English translation of Sie arbeitet auf einem U-Boot.

She works on a submarine.

This sentence expresses that the person being discussed performs her professional functions on a submarine (U-Boot). The job could be anything from science research to military duty.

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