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firecracker
A firework whose main purpose is to produce a loud bang, often used on New Year's Eve.
Das Zünden von Böllern ist in vielen Städten außerhalb von Silvester verboten.
Setting off firecrackers is banned in many cities outside of New Year's Eve.
The name 'Böller' (firecracker) is related to the old verb 'böllen', which meant 'to shout loudly' or 'to boom'. This helps you understand that the loud bang is the main feature of a 'Böller' (firecracker).
Der laute Knall des Böllers erschreckte die Vögel.
The loud bang of the firecracker scared the birds.
Firecrackers in Germany are inseparably associated with the celebration of Silvester (New Year's Eve). On the night before January 1, setting off firecrackers is a widespread tradition.
Viele Leute geben an Silvester viel Geld für Raketen und Böller aus.
Many people spend a lot of money on rockets and firecrackers on New Year's Eve.
The most common verbs in connection with firecrackers are 'zünden' (to set off/light), 'anzünden' (to light), or 'werfen' (to throw). When the firecracker explodes, you say it 'knallt' (bangs) or 'explodiert' (explodes).
Sei vorsichtig, wenn du die Böller zündest!
Be careful when you set off the firecrackers!
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'die Rakete' and 'der Böller' both belong to fireworks, especially on New Year's Eve. But they are not the same thing. A 'Rakete' flies upward and usually explodes in the sky with light. A 'Böller' tends to lie or stand on the ground and mainly makes a loud bang. Learners may confuse the words because both are fireworks. Remember: 'Rakete' means flight and light in the sky; 'Böller' means a loud bang.
Ein Böller explodierte direkt vor dem Haus und erschreckte die Nachbarn.
A firecracker exploded right in front of the house and frightened the neighbors.
Mein Vater zündet nur eine Rakete an, weil die Kinder die Farben am Himmel sehen wollen.
My father only lights one firework rocket because the children want to see the colors in the sky.