gunpowder
das Schießpulver, die Schießpulver
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gunpowder
An explosive powder traditionally made from saltpeter, sulfur, and charcoal, used as a propellant in firearms and in fireworks.
Früher wurde Schießpulver in Kanonen und Gewehren als Treibladung verwendet.
In the past, gunpowder was used as a propellant in cannons and rifles.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schießpulver |
| genitive | des Schießpulvers |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Schießpulver | die Schießpulver |
| accusative | das Schießpulver | die Schießpulver |
| dative | dem Schießpulver | den Schießpulvern |
| genitive | des Schießpulvers | der Schießpulver |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Schießpulver' (gunpowder) is made up of 'Schieß-' (shooting) and 'Pulver' (powder). The first component refers to its use for shooting, and the second to the substance's powdered form.
Das Schießpulver wurde trocken und sicher gelagert.
The gunpowder was stored safely in a dry place.
'Schießpulver' (gunpowder) is often used with verbs such as 'herstellen' (to manufacture), 'lagern' (to store), 'entzünden' (to ignite), and 'verwenden' (to use). The phrase 'Schießpulver für Feuerwerkskörper' (gunpowder for fireworks) is also common.
Die Fachleute untersuchten, wie man Schießpulver sicher lagert.
The experts investigated how to store gunpowder safely.
The context often shows whether 'Schießpulver' (gunpowder) refers to use in weapons or fireworks. Words such as 'Kanone' (cannon) and 'Gewehr' (rifle) point to weapons, while 'Feuerwerk' (fireworks) and 'Rakete' (rocket) suggest pyrotechnic use.
Für das Feuerwerk wurde nur eine kleine Menge Schießpulver benötigt.
Only a small amount of gunpowder was needed for the fireworks.
Der Schütze füllte Schießpulver in den Lauf seines alten Gewehrs.
The shooter poured gunpowder into the barrel of his old rifle.
