das Rotorblatt
Translation
rotor blade
Examples
Die Rotorblätter des Hubschraubers drehen sich schnell.
The helicopter's rotor blades are turning quickly.
Ein Rotorblatt wurde durch den Sturm beschädigt.
A rotor blade was damaged by the storm.
Grammar Patterns
das Rotorblatt ((as subject/object)) the rotor blade The rotor blades are made of a lightweight material.
Similar Words
Propellerflügel (propeller wing), Turbinenschaufel (turbine blade)
Etymology
Compounded from 'Rotor' (from Latin 'rotare', to turn) and 'Blatt' (leaf, blade). Literally 'rotating blade'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'rotor' that has 'blades' which look like large leaves ('Blatt').