German Conversation · Level 49
73 words
German word
Kanone
Pronunciation
IPA/kaˈnoːnə/
Meaning
- feminine nouncannon
Example
Auf dem Platz steht eine alte Kanone.
There is an old cannon in the square.
More examples
Die Kanone feuerte eine Salve.
The cannon fired a salvo.
Core concept
A long metal barrel sends a heavy projectile outward, suggesting force and impact when the word is used figuratively for a powerful person.
Common phrases
eine große Kanone
a large cannon
die Kanone abfeuern
fire the cannon
Similar words
Waffe: A tool or device used for attack or defense.
Geschütz: A large artillery gun used on the battlefield.
Gewehr: A long rifle fired from the shoulder.
Pistole: A small handgun fired with one hand.
Definition in German
ein schweres Geschütz mit langem Rohr, das Kugeln oder Granaten verschießt
Word origin
Kanone entered German through Italian cannone, an enlarged form of canna, which goes back to Latin canna meaning 'reed' or 'tube'.
Usage tips
- Kanone is feminine: die Kanone, with the plural die Kanonen.
Other meanings
- big shotnoun
Related words
- Kanonenfeuercannon firenoun
- Kanonenrohrcannon barrelnoun