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helicopter
An aircraft powered by one or more horizontally rotating rotors, which allow it to take off and land vertically and hover in the air. A synonym is 'Hubschrauber' (helicopter).
Der Rettungshelikopter landete auf dem Dach des Krankenhauses.
The rescue helicopter landed on the roof of the hospital.
'Helikopter' is an international word that comes from Greek (helix = spiral/turning, pteron = wing). It is understood in many languages and is also very common in German.
Der Präsident landete mit dem Helikopter direkt vor dem Gebäude.
The president landed by helicopter directly in front of the building.
Typical verbs used with 'Helikopter' describe its unique flight capabilities: 'starten' (to take off), 'landen' (to land), 'fliegen' (to fly), and 'in der Luft schweben' (to hover in the air).
Der Helikopter schwebte lange über der Unfallstelle.
The helicopter hovered over the accident site for a long time.
'Helikopter' is often used as the base word in compounds to specify its purpose. Common examples are 'Rettungshelikopter' (rescue helicopter), 'Polizeihelikopter' (police helicopter), and 'Militärhelikopter' (military helicopter).
Ein Polizeihelikopter kreiste über der Stadt, um nach den Flüchtigen zu suchen.
A police helicopter circled over the city to search for the fugitives.
helicopter
'der Hubschrauber' and 'der Helikopter' mean the same aircraft. Both words fit when an aircraft with rotors can take off vertically, land vertically, and hover in the air. 'Hubschrauber' is a very normal German word. 'Helikopter' is also common and often sounds a bit more international. In most everyday situations, you can use the two words interchangeably.
Simon fotografiert den Helikopter, als er über die Stadt fliegt.
Simon photographs the helicopter as it flies over the city.
Über dem Krankenhaus kreist ein Hubschrauber.
A helicopter is circling above the hospital.