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jumbo jet
An informal term for a very large passenger aircraft, especially the Boeing 747 (jumbo jet).
Unser Flug nach New York war mit einem Jumbo, der fast 400 Passagiere fasste.
Our flight to New York was on a jumbo jet that held almost 400 passengers.
jumbo
Informal for a person or thing of above-average size.
Dieser Kürbis aus unserem Garten ist ein echter Jumbo geworden.
This pumpkin from our garden has turned into a real jumbo.
The word 'Jumbo' (jumbo) is considered informal in both meanings. In formal or technical texts about aircraft, you would more likely use the exact model name, such as 'Boeing 747'.
Wow, schau dir diesen Jumbo-Hamburger an!
Wow, look at this jumbo hamburger!
You can always tell from the context whether it means the airplane or simply something large. If people are talking about travel, flying, or airports, it means the airplane. In all other situations, it refers to the impressive size of something.
Wir fliegen mit einem Jumbo nach Dubai.
We're flying to Dubai on a jumbo jet.
When referring to the airplane, typical phrases are 'mit dem Jumbo fliegen' (to fly on a jumbo jet), 'im Jumbo sitzen' (to sit in a jumbo jet), or 'ein Jumbo startet/landet' (a jumbo jet takes off/lands).
Es ist ein beeindruckendes Erlebnis, wenn so ein Jumbo direkt über einen hinwegfliegt.
It's an impressive experience when a jumbo jet like that flies directly overhead.
