das MG
machine gun
Abbreviation for 'Maschinengewehr' (machine gun): an automatic firearm that can fire many rounds in a short time.
EXAMPLE
Das MG wurde auf einer Lafette befestigt.
The machine gun was secured to a gun mount.
das MG
machine gun
das MG, die MG
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Meanings
Forms
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die MG |
| genitive | des MG |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das MG | die MG die MGs |
| accusative | das MG | die MG die MGs |
| dative | dem MG | den MG den MGs |
| genitive | des MG des MGs | der MG der MGs |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Typical collocations
'MG' (machine gun) often appears with verbs such as 'aufstellen' (to set up), 'bedienen' (to operate), 'montieren' (to mount), and 'befestigen' (to secure). The expression 'MG-Feuer' (machine-gun fire) is also common in military or historical texts.
EXAMPLE
Die Soldaten stellten das MG am Waldrand auf.
The soldiers set up the machine gun at the edge of the forest.
Military context
'MG' (machine gun) occurs mainly in military, historical, and technical texts. Clue words such as 'Lafette' (gun mount), 'Schütze' (gunner), 'Stellung' (position), or 'MG-Feuer' (machine-gun fire) usually indicate this context.
EXAMPLE
Der Bericht beschreibt, wie das MG aus einer geschützten Stellung eingesetzt wurde.
The report describes how the machine gun was used from a protected position.
Technical register
As an abbreviation, 'MG' (machine gun) is particularly associated with military terminology and is frequently used in factual reports or historical accounts. In narrative texts, the machine gun is often mentioned as part of a military situation.
EXAMPLE
Im historischen Bericht wurde das MG erst bei Einbruch der Dunkelheit eingesetzt.
In the historical account, the machine gun was not used until nightfall.
In real life
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