feuern
fire
Etwas in Brand setzen oder mit einer Waffe schießen. Es kann auch heißen, jemandem Arbeit zu geben oder sie wegzuschicken.
The German word "feuern" is a verb that means "to fire" or "to shoot". It is typically used in contexts related to discharging a weapon, such as a gun or cannon. The word can also mean "to dismiss" someone from a job. The primary meaning focuses on the act of firing projectiles or igniting something. Similar words in German include "schießen" (to shoot) and "entlassen" (to dismiss).
The main difference between "feuern" and "schießen" is that "feuern" can apply to a broader range of contexts, including both military actions and the act of igniting a fire, whereas "schießen" strictly refers to the act of shooting. In the context of employment, "feuern" specifically relates to firing or terminating an employee, while "entlassen" has a more official connotation of dismissal.
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Examples
Man konnte ihn nicht einfach feuern.verb
You couldn't just fire him.
Die Firma muss jemanden feuern.verb
The company has to fire someone.
Warum hat man ihn gestern so plötzlich gefeuert?verb
Why did they fire him so suddenly yesterday?
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