der Schuß, Schüsse
shot
Ein lauter Knall, der entsteht, wenn ein Projektil aus einer Waffe kommt, oder eine kleine Menge einer Flüssigkeit, die man zu einem Getränk gibt.
The German word "Schuss" is a noun that primarily means "shot" or "shoot", referring to the act of firing a projectile from a weapon or, more generally, any quick, forceful movement or injection.
- Derived from: There are no smaller words it is composed of (it's a single root word).
Similar words:
- "Feuer" (fire, as in gunfire)
- "Schießen" (the verb "to shoot")
- "Stich" (stab or prick)
- "Wurf" (throw)
Difference:
- "Schuss" focuses on the act or result of shooting (e.g., a bullet shot).
- "Schießen" is the action (verb) of shooting.
- "Stich" refers to stabbing, which is a different kind of attack.
- "Wurf" means throwing, involving a projectile but without a gun or weapon.
So, "Schuss" specifically implies a shot (usually with a firearm or similar).
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Examples
Der Schuss war laut.noun
The shot was loud.
Ein Schuss bricht die Stille.noun
A shot breaks the silence.
Nach dem Schuss jubelt das Publikum.noun
After the shot, the audience cheers.
Der Schuss geht direkt ins Tor.noun
The shot goes directly into the goal.
Ein Schuss hallt plötzlich durch die Stille.noun
A shot suddenly echoes through the silence.
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