shot

The German word 'Schuss' is the direct translation of the English word 'shot'. It can be used in various contexts such as a 'shot' in sports, a 'shot' in photography, or a 'shot' of alcohol. In German, it is often used in the context of sports, especially in football or soccer, where a player takes a 'Schuss' on the goal. It can also be used in the context of hunting, where a hunter takes a 'Schuss' at their target. In photography, a 'Schuss' refers to a single photograph or image. In the context of alcohol, a 'Schuss' refers to a single serving or drink.

Example sentences using: Schuss

Er nimmt einen Schuss auf das Tor.

He takes a shot at the goal.

This is an example of using 'Schuss' in a sports context, specifically in references to games such as soccer or handball where a player might 'take a shot' at the goal.

Ich trinke einen Schuss Kaffee.

I drink a shot of coffee.

In this sentence, 'Schuss' is used to refer to a small quantity of a drink, similar to how 'shot' can be used in English when talking about drinks like coffee or alcohol.

Er hat einen Schuss in den Ofen gemacht.

He made a shot into the oven.

This phrase uses 'Schuss' more figuratively to describe an action that was unsuccessful or useless, much like the English idiom 'a swing and a miss'.