English–German

“gun” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈveːɐ̯/

Example

Auf dem Boden liegen zwei Gewehre.

Two guns are lying on the floor.

Illustration for Gewehr (gun)

How to say “gun” in German

“Gun” in German is Gewehr.

A shoulder-fired firearm with a long barrel, suited to accurate shots across open ground.

Full entry for Gewehr: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Gewehr

Der Jäger reinigte sein Gewehr nach der Jagd.

The hunter cleaned his rifle after the hunt.

Tips for using Gewehr

  • German uses Gewehr for a rifle-like long gun, while Waffe is the broader word and Pistole names a handgun.

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