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Schuss

shot

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derSchussm
Meaning of Schuss

the act of firing a gun or other weapon

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German/ʃʊs/
Russian transcription[ˈvɨstrʲɪl]
shot
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Schuss with Russian translation

Schuss usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Был слышен громкий выстрел.

Ein lauter Schuss war zu hören.

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Выстрел попал в стекло.

Der Schuss traf die Scheibe.

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Schuss synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Schuss / Schussabgabe / Abfeuern / Foto / Schusswaffe / Feuerstoß

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🇩🇪German
Schussabgabe

A formal term for the act of firing a shot; it sounds technical and neutral, often used in police, military, or sports contexts.

B1Rarely
A
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Abfeuern

Emphasizes the act of firing or discharging a weapon; as a verbal noun, it sounds more like the action than the result.

B1Often
F
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Foto

Not a synonym of 'shot' in the literal sense; it means a photograph or picture.

B1Very Often
S
🇩🇪German
Schusswaffe

Refers not to a shot, but to a firearm; it names the weapon, not the act.

B1Often
F
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Feuerstoß

A short burst of fire, usually several shots in a row; typically military or technical, not a single shot.

B1Rarely
S
🇩🇪German
Salve

Means a volley, that is, several shots fired at once or in quick succession; often used in military contexts.

B1Rarely
S
🇩🇪German
Schusswechsel

Not a single shot, but an exchange of gunfire between sides; it emphasizes ongoing reciprocal firing.

B1Rarely

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How to pronounce Schuss and what this word means

Schuss means shot. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Schuss

/ʃʊs/

Schuss translation

shot

Schuss examples

Был слышен громкий выстрел.

Schuss transcription

/ʃʊs/

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Schuss meaning: what does it mean?

das Abfeuern einer Waffe

Schuss pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Schuss is pronounced as /ʃʊs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Schuss definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Был слышен громкий выстрел. Translation: Ein lauter Schuss war zu hören.

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