English–German

“shoot down” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈapˌʃiːsən/

Example

Der Pilot schießt das feindliche Flugzeug ab.

The pilot shoots down the enemy plane.

Illustration for abschießen (shoot down)

How to say “shoot down” in German

“Shoot down” in German is abschießen.

A projectile strikes an aircraft or another target, sending it down, destroying it, or killing its occupant.

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

Example sentences with abschießen

Bei der Übung konnten die Soldaten eine Drohne abschießen.

During the drill, the soldiers could shoot down a drone.

Tips for using abschießen

  • In a main clause, the prefix separates, as in 'Der Pilot schießt das Flugzeug ab', and the target takes the accusative.

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