Schießen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schießen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to shoot", "to fire" or "to dart".

Essential properties of "schießen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: schießen
  • Simple past: schoss
  • Participle: geschossen

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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 "schießen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To fire a weapon or launch a projectile"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat das Ziel mit dem Gewehr geschossen.He shot the target with the rifle.
  2. Die Polizei musste in die Luft schießen.The police had to shoot into the air.
  3. Er hat den Ball ins Tor geschossen.He shot the ball into the goal.

2.) "To move rapidly in a direction"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Auto schoss die Straße entlang.The car shot down the street.
  2. Der Pfeil schoss durch die Luft.The arrow shot through the air.
  3. Er schoss um die Ecke.He shot around the corner.

3.) "To germinate or sprout rapidly"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Pflanze schießt in die Höhe.The plant shoots up.
  2. Die Blumen schießen aus dem Boden.The flowers shoot out of the ground.
  3. Der Baum hat neue Triebe geschossen.The tree has shot new shoots.

4.) "To take a photo or record a video"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er schoss ein Foto von der Landschaft.He took a photo of the landscape.
  2. Sie schossen ein Video von der Feier.They shot a video of the celebration.
  3. Er hat viele Bilder auf der Reise geschossen.He took many pictures on the trip.
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