No. 6,530 in German
elektroschockpistole
"Taser" or "stun gun" used to administer an electric shock.
In a sentence
Die Polizei setzte eine Elektroschockpistole zur Festnahme ein.
The police used a taser during the arrest.
Here 'Elektroschockpistole' is used as a direct object to describe the tool employed in a professional context.
Er erklärte die Funktionsweise einer Elektroschockpistole im Seminar.
He explained the functionality of a taser in the seminar.
In this case, 'Elektroschockpistole' is introduced as the subject of a discussion or demonstration.
Eine Elektroschockpistole kann unter bestimmten Umständen hilfreich sein.
A taser can be helpful under certain circumstances.
Here, 'Elektroschockpistole' is mentioned as the subject of a general statement indicating its utility in appropriate contexts.
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