der Schuss
shot
The firing of a bullet or projectile from a firearm.
EXAMPLE
Der Jäger gab einen Schuss auf das Wildschwein ab.
The hunter fired a shot at the wild boar.
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Meanings
der Schuss
shot
In sports, the pushing, hitting, or kicking of a ball toward the goal.
EXAMPLE
Mit einem harten Schuss erzielte er das entscheidende Tor.
With a powerful shot, he scored the decisive goal.
der Schuss
splash / dash
A small amount of a liquid that is added to something.
EXAMPLE
Ich nehme einen Kaffee mit einem Schuss Milch.
I'll have a coffee with a splash of milk.
ein Schuss in den Ofen
a complete flop
A complete failure; a plan or undertaking that fails completely.
EXAMPLE
Die geplante Überraschungsparty war ein Schuss in den Ofen, weil er schon alles wusste.
The planned surprise party was a complete flop because he already knew everything.
in Schuss sein/bringen/halten
in good shape
To be in good condition, or to be brought into and kept in good condition.
EXAMPLE
Er hat das alte Fahrrad wieder voll in Schuss gebracht.
He got the old bike fully back into good shape.
der Schuss
shot
Informal for an injection, especially of drugs.
EXAMPLE
In der Gasse fand die Polizei Utensilien, die auf das Setzen eines Schusses hindeuteten.
In the alley, the police found items that pointed to someone taking a shot.
Usage tips
Word family
The noun 'der Schuss' (the shot) is derived directly from the verb 'schießen' (to shoot). When you shoot, you 'einen Schuss abgeben' (fire a shot). This connection helps you remember both words together.
EXAMPLE
Der Polizist schoss in die Luft, um den Angreifer zu warnen.
The police officer shot into the air to warn the attacker.
Context clues
You can easily recognize the meaning of 'Schuss' (shot/splash) from the context. In connection with weapons, it is about a projectile. In sports, a ball is meant. In connection with drinks or food, it means a small amount of liquid.
EXAMPLE
Der Stürmer verfehlte das Tor mit seinem Schuss nur knapp.
The striker narrowly missed the goal with his shot.
Typical verbs
When it comes to firing a weapon, the phrase 'einen Schuss abgeben' (to fire a shot) is often used. When you hear the sound, people often say 'ein Schuss fiel' (a shot rang out/was fired) or 'einen Schuss hören' (to hear a shot).
EXAMPLE
Der Soldat musste zur Warnung einen Schuss abgeben.
The soldier had to fire a warning shot.
Typical collocations
This meaning is almost always used in the combination 'ein Schuss' (a splash/dash) followed by a liquid. Typical examples are 'ein Schuss Milch' (a splash of milk) in coffee, 'ein Schuss Sahne' (a dash of cream) in soup, or 'ein Schuss Rum' (a splash of rum) in tea.
EXAMPLE
Er trinkt seinen Tee immer mit einem Schuss Zitrone.
He always drinks his tea with a splash of lemon.
Fixed expression
The idiom 'ein Schuss in den Ofen sein' (to be a complete flop) is a fixed unit. It describes a project that fails completely and produces no result, figuratively as if someone were shooting into a cold oven.
EXAMPLE
Meine Idee, im Winter zu grillen, war ein totaler Schuss in den Ofen.
My idea of having a barbecue in winter was a total flop.
Use with verbs
The expression 'in Schuss' (in good shape) is combined with different verbs. 'Etwas in Schuss bringen' means to repair something or get it into good shape. 'Etwas in Schuss halten' means to maintain it regularly. 'Etwas ist in Schuss' describes its good condition.
EXAMPLE
Am Wochenende will ich den Garten wieder in Schuss bringen.
This weekend I want to get the garden back into good shape.
Compare with
Schuss vs Treffer
hit
In sports, der Schuss refers to the action of moving a ball toward the goal, regardless of whether it succeeds. A Treffer is a successful shot that reaches its target. If the ball goes wide, it is still a Schuss; if it results in a goal, it is a Treffer.
Schuss
Sein Schuss aus kurzer Entfernung ging knapp am Tor vorbei.
His shot from close range narrowly missed the goal.
Treffer
Sein Treffer aus kurzer Entfernung brachte die Mannschaft in Führung.
His goal from close range put the team in the lead.
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