loon
derNounder Eistaucher (bird); der Narr (fool)
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein mit heißer Luft gefüllter Ballon, der zum Fliegen verwendet wird.
- English meaning
- Hot air balloon
- Synonym
- Ballon
- German example
- Wir machten eine Fahrt mit einem Heißluftballon über die Landschaft.
- English example
- We took a ride in a hot air balloon over the countryside.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Heißluftballon
- Plural Form
- die Heißluftballone
Related words
- Aussichtsturm
Loon
- Löffel
Loon
- wallonisch
Walloon
- Ballon
balloon
- Gasballon
gas balloon
- Glasballon
glass balloon
- Ballon
A balloon is a flexible bag filled with air or gas, used for decoration, play, or scientific purposes.
- platzen
to burst
- luftgefüllt
Air-filled
- prall
Taut, full
- entsteigen
To ascend, to rise
- Helium
Helium
- wallonisch
Walloon
- Luftballon
Balloon
- Wasserbombe
Water balloon
- Versuchsballon
trial balloon
- Aufblasbarkeit
Inflatability
- Seetaucher
A loon is a large water bird known for its loud calls and ability to dive deeply.
- Eistaucher
loon
- Gasballon
Gas balloon
- Heliumballon
Helium balloon
- Klapse
Loony bin, mental hospital
- Klapsmühle
Loony bin (colloquial for mental institution)
- schweben
To float
- zerplatzen
to burst
- schlaff
Limp
- elektrostatisch
electrostatic
Example sentences with “loon”
I heard a loon calling on the lake. (Ich habe einen Eistaucher auf dem See rufen hören.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the German word for the bird 'loon'?
The bird is called 'der Eistaucher'. If used as a derogatory term for a person, 'der Narr' or 'der Verrückte' is more appropriate.