der Brummer
Translation
bluebottle, juggernaut, big lug, humdinger of a headache
Examples
Ein dicker Brummer flog ins Zimmer.
A fat bluebottle flew into the room.
Der Brummer auf der Autobahn war sehr laut.
The juggernaut on the motorway was very loud.
Ich habe heute einen richtigen Brummer.
I've got a real humdinger of a headache today.
Grammar Patterns
((a Brummer)) a bluebottle/juggernaut Ein dicker Brummer flog ins Zimmer.
((to have a Brummer)) to have a splitting headache Ich habe heute einen richtigen Brummer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Brummfliege (bluebottle), LKW (truck), Lastwagen (lorry)
Etymology
From the verb 'brummen' (to buzz, hum, drone). The '-er' suffix denotes an agent or thing that performs the action.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'brumm brumm' sound made by a big fly, a big truck, or a throbbing headache. All are 'Brummer'.