English–German

“shoot” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃiːsən/

Example

Der Jäger schießt auf den Hasen.

The hunter shoots at the hare.

Illustration for schießen (shoot)

How to say “shoot” in German

“Shoot” in German is schießen.

A sudden, forceful release sends something flying toward a target, whether from a weapon, a device, or a person's movement.

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

Example sentences with schießen

Er schießt in der letzten Minute des Spiels.

He shoots in the final minute of the game.

Tips for using schießen

  • Schießen is a strong verb with the forms schießt, schoss, and hat geschossen.

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