noun
die Waffe, -n
weapon
Ein Gegenstand, der benutzt wird, um jemanden zu verletzen oder sich zu verteidigen.
The German word "Waffe" is a noun meaning "weapon" or "arm". It refers to an instrument used for attack or defense, such as guns, knives, or other tools intended to cause harm or protection.
Meaning of the word it is made of:
- "Waffe" is a standalone noun and not a compound, so it is not made up of smaller words.
Similar words:
- "Wärter" (guard) – person, not object
- "Geschütz" (artillery, cannon)
- "Armee" (army)
Differences:
- "Waffe" refers specifically to an object used as a weapon.
- While "Geschütz" describes a type of weapon (usually large artillery).
- "Armee" refers to a group of soldiers, not an individual weapon.
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Examples
Er trägt eine Waffe bei sich.noun
He carries a weapon with him.
Sein Blick fällt auf die Waffe am Boden.noun
His gaze falls on the weapon on the ground.
Die Soldaten legen ihre Waffen auf den Tisch.noun
The soldiers put their weapons on the table.
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