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anschießen
to wound
To injure someone or an animal with a shot, but not kill them.
example
Der Jäger hat den Hirsch nur angeschossen.
The hunter only wounded the stag.
anschießen
to wound / hit
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Usage tips
Separable verb
'Anschießen' is a separable verb. The prefix 'an-' goes at the end in a main clause. In subordinate clauses and in the infinitive with 'zu', the verb stays together.
EXAMPLE
Der Stürmer schoss den Verteidiger an.
The striker hit the defender.
Context clue
The four meanings are very different and become clear through context. Pay attention to whether it is about weapons (anschießen), sports (anschießen), alcohol (angeschossen sein), or money (jemanden anschießen).
EXAMPLE
Der Jäger schoss das Wildschwein nur an.
The hunter only wounded the wild boar.
Meaning of the prefix
The prefix 'an-' here suggests an incomplete action or an action that has only begun. 'Anschießen' therefore means to injure someone with a shot, but not to kill them.
EXAMPLE
Das Reh konnte entkommen, obwohl es angeschossen war.
The deer was able to escape, although it was wounded.
Fixed expression
The colloquial meaning 'angetrunken' (tipsy) is always used in the form 'angeschossen sein'. The past participle 'angeschossen' functions here like an adjective together with the verb 'sein' (to be).
EXAMPLE
Er war nach nur einem Bier schon leicht angeschossen.
He was already a little tipsy after just one beer.
Colloquial use
The meaning 'Geld leihen' (to lend money) is very colloquial and is used only among friends or acquaintances. The structure is: 'jemanden (Akkusativ) mit einem Geldbetrag anschießen' (to lend someone a sum of money).
EXAMPLE
Mein Bruder hat mich mit 20 Euro angeschossen, weil ich mein Portemonnaie vergessen hatte.
My brother lent me 20 euros because I had forgotten my wallet.
Compare with
anschießen vs treffen
to meet / to hit
'treffen' and 'anschießen' can both mean that a shot or a ball reaches a person, an animal, or a target. 'treffen' is general and only says that the target is reached. It can be used in sports, when throwing, or when shooting. 'anschießen' is narrower: with a shot, it means to wound someone or an animal, but not kill them. In soccer, it means that the ball hits a player, often unintentionally. The words can be confused because 'anschießen' can be a special kind of 'treffen'. If only reaching or hitting the target is important, 'treffen' fits; if an injury or ball contact in sports is meant, 'anschießen' is more precise.
anschießen
Der Stürmer hat den Verteidiger aus kurzer Entfernung angeschossen.
The striker hit the defender with the ball from close range.
treffen
Beim Training trifft Max das Ziel mit dem ersten Wurf.
During training, Max hits the target with his first throw.
In real life
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