die Doppelpropellermaschine
Translation
twin-propeller aircraft, twin-propeller plane
Examples
Die alte Doppelpropellermaschine flog über die Insel.
The old twin-propeller plane flew over the island.
Grammar Patterns
eine Doppelpropellermaschine fliegen/steuern to fly/pilot a twin-propeller plane The pilot is flying the twin-propeller plane.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zweimotoriges Propellerflugzeug (twin-engine propeller plane)
Etymology
From 'Doppel' (double) + 'Propeller' (propeller) + 'Maschine' (machine). Literally a 'double propeller machine'.
Memory Tips
Break the word down: Doppel | Propeller | Maschine. Picture a plane with two propellers, one on each wing.