Bomb in different languages

Bomb in Different Languages

Discover 'Bomb' in 134 Languages: Dive into Translations, Hear Pronunciations, and Uncover Cultural Insights.

Updated on March 6, 2024

The word 'bomb' carries a significant weight in our vocabulary, often associated with destruction and power. From military warfare to disarming unexploded devices, this term has a wide range of uses and cultural importance. Moreover, its translation in different languages can provide fascinating insights into how various cultures and languages perceive and address this concept.

Did you know that the first military use of a bomb was in 1277 during the Song Dynasty in China? Or that the word 'bomb' comes from the Greek word 'bombos,' which means 'booming'? Understanding the translation of 'bomb' in different languages can also help us appreciate the historical and cultural contexts of this powerful term.

For instance, in Spanish, 'bomb' is 'bomba,' while in French, it's 'bombe.' In German, it's 'Bombe,' and in Japanese, it's '爆弾 (bakudan).' These translations not only help us communicate effectively across languages and cultures but also offer a glimpse into the historical and cultural significance of this term.

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Bomb in Sub-Saharan African Languages

Afrikaansbom
The Afrikaans word "bom" derives from the Dutch word "bom," meaning tree. It can refer to a fruit-bearing tree or a bomb.
Amharicቦምብ
Amharic ቦምብ is also used to refer to the sound created by the act of falling
Hausabam
The Hausa word "bam" originated from the Fulfulde language, and was used to describe the traditional cannon and its projectiles.
Igbobombu
"Bombu" can mean "to swell" or "to bubble up" in Igbo.
Malagasybaomba
In Malagasy, "baomba" also refers to a large, round fruit of the baobab tree.
Nyanja (Chichewa)bomba
In Nyanja (Chichewa), "bomba" also refers to a large, round, edible fruit similar in appearance to a pumpkin.
Shonabhomba
In Shona, the term 'bhomba' also carries the meaning of 'a magical or medicinal object' or 'something with the potential to cause destruction'.
Somalibambo
Somali "bambo" may derive from Bantu "bambu," or from Swahili "bombo," referring to the sound of an explosion.
Sesothobomo
While the word "bomo" means "bomb" in Sesotho, it also refers to a type of traditional beer in Southern Africa.
Swahilibomu
Bomu is ultimately derived from the Latin word "bomba", but can also refer to fireworks, explosions, or even someone who is angry and out of control.
Xhosaibhombu
The Xhosa word "ibhombu" also means "thunder" or "a loud noise".
Yorubabombu
The Yoruba term for "explosion," "bombu," may also denote an unexpected, abrupt action that causes great damage and shock, like when an individual experiences a significant financial loss.
Zuluibhomu
In addition to 'bomb', 'ibhomu' can mean 'grenade' or 'grenade launcher' in Zulu.
Bambarabɔnbu dɔ
Ewebɔmb
Kinyarwandaigisasu
Lingalabombe ya kobwaka
Lugandabbomu
Sepedipomo ya
Twi (Akan)ɔtopae a wɔde tow

Bomb in North African & Middle Eastern Languages

Arabicقنبلة
The word "قنبلة" can also mean "grenade" in Arabic, deriving from the Greek "κώνωψ".
Hebrewפְּצָצָה
The word "פְּצָצָה" (p'tsatsah) is also used figuratively in Hebrew to mean "a great success" or "a big hit".
Pashtoبم
The Pashto word "بم" (bomb) is derived from the Persian word "بم" (grenade).
Arabicقنبلة
The word "قنبلة" can also mean "grenade" in Arabic, deriving from the Greek "κώνωψ".

Bomb in Western European Languages

Albanianbombë
Bombë in Albanian can also refer to "ball" or "shot" in sports and games, as well as "blow" or "knock" in colloquial speech.
Basquebonba
The Basque word "bonba" also means "bell" or "drum" and is possibly onomatopoeic in origin.
Catalanbomba
The Catalan word "bomba" is derived from the Greek "bombyx", meaning "silkworm", and refers to the spherical shape of a silkworm cocoon.
Croatianbomba
In Croatian, "bomba" can also refer to a chocolate chip cookie, while its diminutive form "bombica" means a small bomb or a round candy.
Danishbombe
In Danish, the word "bombe" can also refer to a dessert or a type of candy.
Dutchbom
In Dutch, "bom" can also refer to a tree trunk or the cotton wool used to ignite fireworks.
Englishbomb
Despite its negative modern connotation, "bomb" originally meant "a hum" or "buzzing sound" in Latin.
Frenchbombe
The French word "bombe" can also refer to a dessert consisting of a frozen mousse covered in a hard chocolate shell.
Frisianbom
In Frisian, "bom" can also refer to a buzzing sound or a hollow sound.
Galicianbomba
In Galician, “bomba” can also refer to a kind of potato soup, a type of firework, or a derogatory term for someone who talks a lot.
Germanbombe
In German, the word "Bombe" also refers to a type of pastry filled with cream or fruit.
Icelandicsprengja
"Sprengja" in Icelandic literally translates to "burst" or "shatter".
Irishbuama
The Irish word "buama" (bomb) originates from the French word "bombe" (cannon shell) and was borrowed into Irish in the 18th century.
Italianbomba
In Italian, "bomba" can also refer to a pastry filled with cream or custard.
Luxembourgishbomb
In Luxembourgish language, the borrowed word "Bomb" can also mean "a huge amount"
Maltesebomba
In Maltese,
Norwegianbombe
In Norwegian, the word "bombe" also refers to a round cake with ice cream or cream filling.
Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil)bombear
"Bombear" also means "to pump" or "to inflate" in Portuguese.
Scots Gaelicboma
The Gaelic word "boma" has other meanings, including "shelter" or "den".
Spanishbomba
Bomba translates to "pump" in Spanish, but also has alternate meanings: a firecracker or a derogatory term for a flamboyant or boastful person.
Swedishbomba
In Swedish, "bomba" also means "pump" and "hose".
Welshbom
The word "bom" in Welsh, besides meaning "bomb", can also mean "explosion" or "bang".

Bomb in Eastern European Languages

Belarusianбомба
The Belarusian word "бомба" (bomb) originates from the French word "bombe".
Bosnianbomba
In Bosnian, 'bomba' can also be used informally to describe a lie or an exaggeration
Bulgarianбомба
The Bulgarian word "бомба" also means "hot pepper" and "gossip".
Czechbombardovat
The verb "bombardovat" derives from the French "bombarder" and Latin "bombus" meaning "deep sound".
Estonianpomm
In Estonian, "pomm" can refer to a "bomb" or to "an apple" depending on the context of the sentence.
Finnishpommi
In Finnish, "pommi" also refers to "a large explosion" or "a complete disaster".
Hungarianbomba
"Bomba" was originally used in Hungarian as a slang term for "something excellent".
Latvianbumba
It's also an onomatopoeia for the sound of something falling or hitting something.
Lithuanianbomba
The word "bomba" also means "bumblebee" or "bumblebee's nest" in Lithuanian.
Macedonianбомба
The Macedonian word "бомба" also means "a big lie".
Polishbomba
"Bomba" in Polish can also refer to a chocolate praline or a type of Polish vodka.
Romanianbombă
"Bombă" is a Romanian word that originally meant "a large bell" or "a big explosion of noise", and it is related to the Slavic word "bomba" which means "a drum".
Russianбомбить
The word "бомбить" can also mean "to bombard" or "to attack" in Russian.
Serbianбомба
The word "бомба" in Serbian can also mean "news" or "sensation".
Slovakbomba
The Slovak word 'bomba' also has the alternate meaning of 'something exceptional' or 'something great'.
Slovenianbomba
"Bomba" also means "pumpkin" in Slovenian, originating from the Italian word "zucca bomba"
Ukrainianбомба
In Ukrainian, "бомба" can mean both a bomb, and in slang, something amazing.

Bomb in South Asian Languages

Bengaliবোমা
The word 'বোমা' comes from the French word 'bombe' meaning 'sphere' or 'hollow globe'
Gujaratiબૉમ્બ
The Gujarati word "બૉમ્બ" (bomb) is derived from the Latin word "bombus", meaning "buzzing" or "humming".
Hindiबम
The Hindi word "बम" can also refer to a loud thunderclap during a storm or to a very large and sudden sound.
Kannadaಬಾಂಬ್
The word 'ಬಾಂಬ್' is derived from the Greek word 'βόμβος' (bombos), meaning 'a deep sound'.
Malayalamബോംബ്
The term "bomb" (ബോംബ്) comes from the Greek word bombyzeo, meaning "to spin".
Marathiबॉम्ब
In Marathi, the term "बॉम्ब" can also refer to a heavy or impactful object, or a person who is impressive or extraordinary.
Nepaliबम
The word "बम" (bomb) in Nepali can also refer to a type of sweet pastry.
Punjabiਬੰਬ
The Punjabi word "ਬੰਬ" or "bomb" can mean not only an actual bomb (a dangerous explosive), but also a type of sweet dessert.
Sinhala (Sinhalese)බෝම්බය
The word "බෝම්බය" (bomb) originates from the Sanskrit word "भ्रामक" (bhramara), meaning "wandering bee" or "bumblebee".
Tamilகுண்டு
The term 'குண்டு' can also denote a 'sphere, bead, circle/cycle, round thing, bullet-shot', or refers to 'things which are round' in physical form.
Teluguబాంబు
The word "bomb" in Telugu also means "a big noise". That's because "bomb" is a loan word from English, and it was originally used to describe the sound of an explosion.
Urduبم
The word "بم" can also refer to "deafness" in Urdu.

Bomb in East Asian Languages

Chinese (Simplified)炸弹
The character '炸' in '炸弹' originally meant 'to fry', hence the word's extended meaning of 'a small explosive device'.
Chinese (Traditional)炸彈
炸彈 in Chinese can also mean 'a disaster' or 'a big problem'
Japanese爆弾
"爆弾" can also mean "scoop" or "hot news" in Japanese.
Korean폭탄
The Korean word for "bomb" is 폭탄 (pok-tan), a compound of 폭 (pok, "to explode") and 탄 (tan, "object").
Mongolianбөмбөг
The Mongolian word "бөмбөг" also means "a round or spherical object", like a ball or a marble.
Myanmar (Burmese)ဗုံး
ဗုံး can also mean “a lump of something” or “a pile of something”.

Bomb in South East Asian Languages

Indonesianbom
In Indonesian, "bom" can also refer to textiles, especially those imported from India or Persia.
Javanesebom
In Javanese, "bom" also means "to brag" or "to boast".
Khmerគ្រាប់បែក
The term "គ្រាប់បែក" can also refer to a round or bullet in Khmer, highlighting its connection to the act of "breaking" or "shattering".
Laoລູກລະເບີດ
Malaybom
In Malay, "bom" can also refer to a type of traditional pastry filled with sweet potato or coconut.
Thaiระเบิด
The word "ระเบิด" in Thai also means "to explode" or "to burst".
Vietnamesebom
In Vietnamese, "bom" can also mean "spring" or "coil" when used in the context of traditional medicine.
Filipino (Tagalog)bomba

Bomb in Central Asian Languages

Azerbaijanibomba
In Azerbaijani, "bomba" also means "a piece of very good news" or "a big surprise".
Kazakhбомба
The Kazakh word for "bomb" is "бома," which also refers to a shelter for livestock during the winter months.
Kyrgyzбомба
The Kyrgyz word “бомба” also means “a sweet treat made of flour, butter, sugar, and nuts.”
Tajikбомба
«Бомба» в переводе с таджикского означает также «сладкий, вкусный».
Turkmenbomba
Uzbekbomba
"Bomba" means "explosion" or "thunder" and is used in the Uzbek language
Uyghurبومبا

Bomb in Pacific Languages

Hawaiianpōā
Pōā in Hawaiian can also refer to an explosive sound, a bursting or cracking noise, or a sudden violent eruption, and is cognate with the Māori word 'pōhā' which means 'to explode'.
Maoripoma
The Maori word "poma" can also refer to the fruit from a fruit-bearing tree.
Samoanpomu
Pomu is a loanword from English with an alternate meaning in Samoan: 'to explode'.
Tagalog (Filipino)bomba
The Tagalog word "bomba" can also refer to a dance from Pangasinan province.

Bomb in American Indigenous Languages

Aymarabomba
Guaranibomba rehegua

Bomb in International Languages

Esperantobombo
"Bombo" is also an adjective meaning "magnificent."
Latinbomb
In Latin, "bomb" originally meant "a loud noise" or "a buzzing sound".

Bomb in Others Languages

Greekβόμβα
In ancient Greek it meant "buzzing" and it was related to the sound bees make. Today it is used to describe a loud noise or the sound of thunder.
Hmongfoob pob
The Hmong word "foob pob" (bomb) is derived from the Chinese "pào" (砲), which also means "cannon".}
Kurdishbimbe
The word "bimbe" is also used to refer to a "female child" in Kurdish.
Turkishbomba
In Turkish, "bomba" can also refer to sensational news or an extraordinary person.
Xhosaibhombu
The Xhosa word "ibhombu" also means "thunder" or "a loud noise".
Yiddishבאָמבע
"באָמבע" was used in Yiddish to refer to "cotton" in addition to its more familiar meaning of "bomb".
Zuluibhomu
In addition to 'bomb', 'ibhomu' can mean 'grenade' or 'grenade launcher' in Zulu.
Assameseবোমা
Aymarabomba
Bhojpuriबम के बा
Dhivehiބޮން ގޮއްވާލައިފި އެވެ
Dogriबम
Filipino (Tagalog)bomba
Guaranibomba rehegua
Ilocanobomba
Kriobɔm we dɛn kin yuz
Kurdish (Sorani)بۆمب
Maithiliबम
Meiteilon (Manipuri)ꯕꯣꯝꯕꯨꯂꯥ ꯊꯥꯕꯥ꯫
Mizobomb a ni
Oromoboombii
Odia (Oriya)ବୋମା
Quechuabomba
Sanskritबम्बः
Tatarбомба
Tigrinyaቦምባ
Tsongabomo

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