English–German

“pistol” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/pɪsˈtoːlə/

Example

Auf dem Tisch liegen zwei Pistolen.

Two pistols are on the table.

Illustration for Pistole (pistol)

How to say “pistol” in German

“Pistol” in German is Pistole.

A compact firearm with a grip that fits one hand and a short barrel pointed forward.

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

Example sentences with Pistole

Der Verdächtige war mit einer Pistole bewaffnet.

The suspect was armed with a pistol.

Tips for using Pistole

  • Pistole is feminine, so the forms are die Pistole, einer Pistole, and die Pistolen in the plural.

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