der Schuss

Plural: die Schüsse
Based on: schießen
Noun #1197 Noun
  1. the shot
  2. a dash, a splash
1.

the shot

(Shots in sport or with a gun. NOT for shots of liquor in a bar. Those are called "der Shot")
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Examples
  • Thomas hat den Schuss knapp neben das Tor gesetzt.
  • Thomas sent the shot just wide of the goal.
2.

a dash, a splash

(A very small amount of liquid, that you add to a dish or cocktail)
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  • Ich hätte gerne einen Shot Tequila mit einem Schuss Rum.
  • I'd like a tequila shot with a bit/splash of rum.
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Word of the Day – “schützen”

A fun look at the word "schützen", the difference to "beschützen" and how these words tie in with shooting and the German word Erdgeschoss (ground floor).

Vocab: schützen, beschützen, der Schutz, der Schütze, schießen

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How many meanings does the German word 'Schuss' have?

Schuss has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the shot, 2. a dash, a splash.

What is the gender of 'Schuss'?

der

What is the plural of 'Schuss'?

die Schüsse

What is 'Schuss' related to?

The word 'Schuss' is related to schießen.

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Word of the Day – “schützen”
A fun look at the word "schützen", the difference to "beschützen" and how these words tie in with shooting and the German word Erdgeschoss (ground floor).
Vocab: schützen, beschützen, der Schutz, der Schütze, schießen
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