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Schuss

shot

German grammar
derSchussm

Meaning of Schuss

Deutsch

das Abfeuern einer Waffe

English

the act of firing a gun or other weapon

shot

Pronunciation

German
/ʃʊs/

Schuss with English translation

Schuss usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Ein lauter Schuss war zu hören.

A loud shot was heard.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Der Schuss traf die Scheibe.

The shot hit the target.

Schuss synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Schuss, Schussabgabe, Abfeuern, Feuerstoß, Salve, Schusswechsel, Foto, and Schusswaffe

S
🇩🇪German
Schussabgabe

A formal term for the act of firing a shot; it sounds technical and neutral, often used in police, military, or sports contexts.

B1rare word
A
🇩🇪German
Abfeuern

Emphasizes the act of firing or discharging a weapon; as a verbal noun, it sounds more like the action than the result.

B1often
F
🇩🇪German
Feuerstoß

A short burst of fire, usually several shots in a row; typically military or technical, not a single shot.

B1rare word
S
🇩🇪German
Salve

Means a volley, that is, several shots fired at once or in quick succession; often used in military contexts.

B1rare word
S
🇩🇪German
Schusswechsel

Not a single shot, but an exchange of gunfire between sides; it emphasizes ongoing reciprocal firing.

B1rare word

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F
🇩🇪German
Foto

Not a synonym of 'shot' in the literal sense; it means a photograph or picture.

B1very often
S
🇩🇪German
Schusswaffe

Refers not to a shot, but to a firearm; it names the weapon, not the act.

B1often

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Questions about this word

What does Schuss mean?

the act of firing a gun or other weapon

How do you pronounce Schuss?

Schuss is pronounced [ʃʊs].

How is Schuss used in a sentence?

A loud shot was heard. Translation: Ein lauter Schuss war zu hören.

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