das Schießen
shooting
The firing of a weapon or the shooting of a projectile, such as a bullet or an arrow.
EXAMPLE
Wegen des Schießens verständigte die Nachbarin die Polizei.
Because of the shooting, the neighbor called the police.
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Meanings
das Schießen
shooting
A sport in which you aim a weapon at a target and try to hit it.
EXAMPLE
Das Schießen gehört bei diesem Wettbewerb zu den wichtigsten Disziplinen.
Shooting is one of the most important disciplines in this competition.
zum Schießen
hilarious
Colloquial: very funny or extremely amusing.
EXAMPLE
Seine Geschichte von der Reise war einfach zum Schießen.
His story about the trip was absolutely hilarious.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Schießen, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schießen |
| genitive | des Schießens |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Schießen | die Schießen |
| accusative | das Schießen | die Schießen |
| dative | dem Schießen | den Schießen |
| genitive | des Schießens | der Schießen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Das Schießen' (shooting) is a nominalized infinitive of the verb 'schießen' (to shoot). As a noun, it is capitalized and can be used with additions such as 'mit einem Gewehr' (with a rifle) or 'auf ein Ziel' (at a target).
EXAMPLE
Das Schießen mit dem Gewehr ist auf diesem Gelände verboten.
Shooting with a rifle is prohibited on these premises.
Typical collocations
In the sense of firing a weapon, 'das Schießen' (shooting) often occurs with information about the place, time, or sound. Typical collocations include 'Schießen hören' (to hear shooting), 'das Schießen einstellen' (to stop shooting), and 'wegen des Schießens' (because of the shooting).
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Schießen kontrollierte der Polizist den Bereich.
After the shooting, the police officer checked the area.
Sporting context
In the sporting sense, 'das Schießen' (shooting) often occurs with information about the weapon used or the target. Common examples include 'Schießen mit dem Luftgewehr' (shooting with an air rifle) and 'Schießen auf Scheiben' (shooting at targets).
EXAMPLE
Beim Schießen auf die Scheiben muss sie ruhig stehen.
When shooting at the targets, she has to stand still.
Colloquial expression
'Zum Schießen' (hilarious) is a fixed colloquial expression in this sense. It usually follows 'sein' (to be) and refers to a person, story, or situation that seems very funny.
EXAMPLE
Die Kommentare des Moderators waren wirklich zum Schießen.
The host's comments were absolutely hilarious.
In real life
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