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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!
hit / firecracker / bombshell
Knaller and Böller can both refer to a loud firework. Knaller is more colloquial and can also be used figuratively for something impressive, while Böller refers more precisely to the firework itself. For a concrete description of New Year's Eve, Böller is therefore often the more precise choice.
Zu Silvester zündete jemand einen lauten Böller auf der Straße.
On New Year's Eve, someone set off a loud firecracker in the street.
Zu Silvester zündete jemand einen lauten Knaller auf der Straße.
On New Year's Eve, someone set off a loud firecracker in the street.
