die Rakete
Translation
rocket, missile, firework
Examples
Die Rakete fliegt zum Mond.
The rocket flies to the moon.
Zu Silvester schießen wir Raketen.
On New Year's Eve, we launch fireworks.
Grammar Patterns
a rocket ((to somewhere)) (a rocket to somewhere) Eine Rakete zum Mond fliegt.
Similar Words
Geschoss (projectile), Flugkörper (missile)
Etymology
From Italian 'rocchetta' (little spindle), referring to its shape. It's a cognate of the English word 'rocket'.
Memory Tips
It sounds almost identical to the English word 'rocket', making it very easy to remember.