die Feuerkugel
Translation
fireball, bolide
Examples
Eine helle Feuerkugel erleuchtete den Nachthimmel.
A bright fireball lit up the night sky.
Grammar Patterns
to see a Feuerkugel to see a fireball I saw a Feuerkugel in the sky.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Meteor, Sternschnuppe (shooting star)
Etymology
Composed of 'Feuer' (fire) and 'Kugel' (ball, sphere). Literally a 'fire ball'.
Memory Tips
Break it down into 'Feuer' (fire) + 'Kugel' (ball). If you know these two words, the meaning is clear.