die Feuerwerksrakete
Translation
fireworks rockets, skyrockets
Examples
An Silvester schießen wir Feuerwerksraketen ab.
On New Year's Eve, we set off fireworks rockets.
Die bunten Feuerwerksraketen explodierten am Himmel.
The colourful fireworks rockets exploded in the sky.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject)) Fireworks rockets are dangerous. Feuerwerksraketen sind gefährlich.
((as accusative object)) You are not allowed to buy fireworks rockets. Man darf keine Feuerwerksraketen kaufen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Rakete (rocket), Böller (firecracker)
Etymology
Compound noun: 'Feuer' (fire) + 'Werk' (work) + 's' (linking sound) + 'Raketen' (rockets). Literally 'fire-work-rockets'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Feuer' (fire) + 'Werk' (work) + 'Raketen' (rockets). Rockets that do the 'work' of making 'fire' in the sky.