salute
der Salut, die Salute
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salute
A ceremonial firing of shots, usually from artillery pieces or rifles, as a sign of respect or as a greeting.
Zur Begrüßung des Präsidenten wurden 21 Schuss Salut abgegeben.
A 21-gun salute was fired to welcome the president.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Salute |
| genitive | des Saluts |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Salut | die Salute |
| accusative | den Salut | die Salute |
| dative | dem Salut | den Saluten |
| genitive | des Saluts | der Salute |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Salut' (salute) is used mainly in military, state, and ceremonial contexts. In everyday language, the word usually appears in reports about official celebrations, military events, or historical situations.
Bei der Trauerfeier für den früheren Präsidenten wurde ein Salut abgefeuert.
A salute was fired at the funeral ceremony for the former president.
Typical expressions include 'Salut schießen' (to fire a salute) and 'Salut abgeben' (to fire a salute). 'Salut' is often used with a number, for example '21 Schuss Salut' (a 21-gun salute); the number of shots comes before the word 'Schuss' (shots).
Die Besatzung schoss Salut, als das Segelschiff den Hafen erreichte.
The crew fired a salute when the sailing ship reached the harbor.
