German word

Schützenverein

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃʏtsn̩fɛɐ̯ˌaɪ̯n/

Meaning

  • masculine nounshooting club

Example

Das Plakat des Schützenvereins hängt am Tor.

The shooting club's poster is hanging on the gate.

Illustration for Schützenverein (shooting club)

More examples

Viele ältere Mitglieder engagieren sich im Schützenverein.

Many older members are involved in the shooting club.

Core concept

A local club where marksmanship, membership, and traditional community celebrations meet.

Common phrases

  • sich im Schützenverein engagieren

    be involved in the shooting club

  • Vorstand des Schützenvereins

    the shooting club's board

  • eine Veranstaltung des Schützenvereins

    an event held by the shooting club

Similar words

Verein: An organized group whose members work toward a shared purpose or common activity.
Schütze: A person who shoots, especially as a sport or in competition.

Definition in German

Ein traditioneller Verein, der den Schießsport fördert, Wettkämpfe veranstaltet und gemeinschaftliche Feste pflegt.

Word origin

Schützenverein combines Schütze, meaning a shooter or marksman, with Verein, meaning an association or club.

Usage tips

  • Schützenverein is a masculine noun, with the plural Schützenvereine; Schützenvereins in the example is the genitive singular after des.

Other meanings

  • shooting associationnoun

Related words

  • Schützenvereinsmitgliedshooting club membernoun
  • Schützenvereinsvorstandshooting club governing boardnoun

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