Stuka

Meaning

1. (abbreviation, alt-of, feminine, masculine, strong) abbreviation of Sturzkampfbomber or Sturzkampfflugzeug
2. (especially, feminine, masculine, strong) abbreviation of Sturzkampfbomber or Sturzkampfflugzeug

Concepts

dive bomber

Stuka

Synonyms

Sturzkampfflugzeug

Sturzbomber

Sturzkampfbomber

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈʃtuːka/

Etymology

From Sturzkampfbomber m. Hence the masculine gender. Alternative feminine gender from the common use of the feminine for ships and airplanes, as well as by analogy with most nouns in -a.