nounnoun

der Volltreffer, –

direct hit

The German word Volltreffer is a noun composed of two words:

  • Voll meaning "full" or "complete"
  • Treffer meaning "hit" or "score"

Volltreffer literally means "direct hit" or "bullseye." It refers to a perfect or exact hit or success, often used in contexts like shooting, sports, or figuratively for a great achievement.

Similar words:

  • Treffer (hit, score)
  • Zielsicherheit (aim accuracy)
  • Volltreffer landen (to hit the mark)

Difference:
While Treffer means any kind of hit or point scored, Volltreffer emphasizes precision or completeness of the hit—it's a "perfect" or "direct" success rather than just any contact.

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Examples

Du hast einen Volltreffer gemacht.noun

You made a direct hit.

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