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.
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Meanings
die Munition
ammunition
In a figurative sense, arguments, facts, or information used in a discussion or conflict to strengthen one's own position or attack the opposing side.
EXAMPLE
Seine Rede lieferte der Opposition neue Munition für ihre Kritik.
His speech gave the opposition new ammunition for their criticism.
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 Argument
argument
An Argument is a specific reason supporting an opinion or claim. Munition can also be used figuratively to mean facts or information as material for a discussion, rather than just individual reasons. Use Argument for the specific reason, and Munition when the collected material is used strategically.
Munition
Mit den gesammelten Zahlen hat sie genug Munition gegen den Plan.
With the figures she has collected, she has enough ammunition to use against the plan.
Argument
Mein Argument gegen den Plan ist die lange Bauzeit.
My argument against the plan is the long construction time.
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