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die Munition
ammunition
The material needed for shooting with firearms, such as cartridges, bullets, or grenades.
example
Den Soldaten ging langsam die Munition aus.
The soldiers were slowly running out of ammunition.
die Munition
ammunition
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Usage tips
Literal vs. figurative
The meaning of 'Munition' (ammunition) depends on the context. In connection with weapons and the military, the literal meaning is intended. In discussions or political debates, it is about arguments and facts.
EXAMPLE
Die Jäger hatten nicht mehr genug Munition dabei.
The hunters didn't have enough ammunition with them anymore.
Usually singular
The word 'Munition' (ammunition) is normally used as an uncountable noun in the singular in both meanings. You don't say 'drei Munitionen' (three ammunitions), but rather 'viel' (a lot of) or 'wenig Munition' (little ammunition).
EXAMPLE
Für diese Waffe gibt es kaum noch Munition zu kaufen.
There is hardly any ammunition left to buy for this weapon.
Figurative use
In the figurative meaning, 'Munition' (ammunition) is often used with verbs like 'liefern' (to provide/deliver) or 'geben' (to give). It describes information that strengthens a position in a conflict.
EXAMPLE
Der Skandal lieferte der Presse neue Munition gegen den Politiker.
The scandal gave the press new ammunition against the politician.
Compare with
Munition vs Fakt
fact
'der Fakt' and 'die Munition' can both play a role in discussions. A 'Fakt' is reliable, verifiable information. In this context, 'Munition' does not mean real cartridges, but figuratively means material for a discussion: arguments, facts, or information that strengthen your own position. The difference is important: a fact is the information itself. Ammunition is the information used as a tool in an argument or conversation. 'Munition' therefore sounds more combative and fits better when the context is a dispute or a strong line of argument.
Munition
Vor der Besprechung sammelt Sofia Zahlen, damit sie genug Munition für ihre Argumente hat.
Before the meeting, Sofia gathers figures so that she has enough ammunition for her arguments.
Fakt
Ein wichtiger Fakt ist, dass die Miete seit drei Jahren nicht gestiegen ist.
One important fact is that the rent has not gone up for three years.
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