noun
das Gewehr, -e
rifle
Eine lange Schusswaffe, die man mit beiden Händen hält und oft zum Jagen oder im Kampf benutzt.
The German word Gewehr is a noun meaning rifle or gun. It comes from the root word Wehr, which means defense or protection.
Similar words:
- Waffe (weapon) – more general term for any kind of weapon
- Pistole (pistol) – smaller, handheld firearm
- Schusswaffe (firearm) – general term for firearms
Difference:
- Gewehr specifically refers to a long firearm, typically a rifle.
- Waffe is broader and includes all types of weapons, not only firearms.
- Pistole refers specifically to a handgun.
- Schusswaffe covers all shooting firearms but doesn't specify type (long gun vs. handgun).
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Examples
Das Gewehr steht in der Ecke.noun
The rifle stands in the corner.
Die Polizistin kontrollierte mehrere Gewehre sorgfältig.noun
The police officer carefully inspected several rifles.
Der Jäger reinigte sein Gewehr nach dem Ausflug.noun
The hunter cleaned his rifle after the outing.
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