Learn the German Word for Rocket - With Sentences

Today’s word is Rakete - the German word for rocket. Whether we’re talking about space travel, fireworks, or speed, Rakete comes in with a blast. It’s a fun and flexible word, and it shows up in both literal and figurative German. It’s one of the 1000 most frequently used nouns in German, too!

Rakete is a feminine noun, so the correct article is die - die Rakete. Not sure how to stay on top of gender in German? Our quick 5-minute video gives you all the tools you need - fast.

Real conversations where Rakete might come up

In daily life, Rakete might come up during New Year’s fireworks, in sports, or when talking about something extremely fast or powerful.

- Die Raketen gestern waren wunderschön!- Ja, aber mein Hund hat sich total erschrocken.(“The fireworks yesterday were beautiful!” - “Yeah, but my dog was totally scared.”)

Beginner sample dialogue

Ella: Was war das für ein lauter Knall?Jonas: Eine Rakete! Die Nachbarn feiern.Ella: Ach so. Ich dachte, es wäre ein Unfall.

(Ella: What was that loud bang?Jonas: A rocket! The neighbors are celebrating.Ella: Oh, I thought it was an accident.)

Grammar in action: How to use Rakete

• Nominative: Die Rakete fliegt in den Himmel.(The rocket is flying into the sky.)

• Accusative: Ich sehe die Rakete starten.(I see the rocket launch.)

• Dative: Mit der Rakete fliegen sie zum Mond.(They’re flying to the moon with the rocket.)

• Genitive: Der Antrieb der Rakete ist stark.(The rocket’s engine is powerful.)

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