No. 1,848 in German
schuss
"Schuss" means "shot" or "skiing in a straight downhill movement."
In a sentence
Der Spieler hat einen Schuss auf das Tor abgegeben.
The player took a shot at the goal.
In this sentence, 'Schuss' refers to a shot or an attempt to score in sports like soccer or hockey.
Nach einem Schuss Kaffee fühlte ich mich wacher.
After a shot of coffee, I felt more awake.
Here, 'Schuss' means a small measure or dose of a liquid, such as coffee or alcohol.
Der Jäger hat den Schuss gehört und ging in Deckung.
The hunter heard the gunshot and took cover.
In this context, 'Schuss' is used to describe the sound or act of firing a gun.
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