Feuern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Feuern" is used as verb with the meaning of "to fire", "to dismiss" or "to sack".

Essential properties of "feuern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: feuern
  • Simple past: feuerte
  • Participle: gefeuert

See full conjugation of feuern

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "feuern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To dismiss from a job"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Chef musste ihn feuern, weil er unzuverlässig war.The boss had to fire him because he was unreliable.
  2. Nach dem Skandal wurde der Manager gefeuert.After the scandal, the manager was fired.
  3. Sie hat Angst, dass sie gefeuert wird.She is afraid that she will be fired.

2.) "To shoot a weapon or launch a projectile"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Soldat musste auf das Ziel feuern.The soldier had to fire at the target.
  2. Sie feuerten die Kanone ab.They fired the cannon.
  3. Er feuerte den Pfeil in die Luft.He shot the arrow into the air.

3.) "To enthusiastically cheer or motivate someone"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Fans feuerten die Mannschaft lautstark an.The fans loudly cheered on the team.
  2. Er feuerte seine Freunde bei dem Wettkampf an.He cheered on his friends in the competition.
  3. Sie feuerte ihn mit aufmunternden Worten an.She encouraged him with cheering words.
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