This is the 11061st most frequent German word.
schusswaffe
"Schusswaffe" means "firearm" in English.
Here, 'Schusswaffe' is used to refer to a tangible firearm item, highlighting its general applicability as a tool or object.
Er kaufte eine Schusswaffe zur Selbstverteidigung.
He bought a firearm for self-defense.
'Schusswaffen' in this context refers to the legal classification or grouping of such items, indicating consideration within societal or legal frameworks.
Nach deutscher Gesetzgebung ist der Besitz von Schusswaffen streng geregelt.
Under German law, the possession of firearms is strictly regulated.
Here, 'Schusswaffen' is used to describe the skill set and operational interaction with firearms by professionals, focusing on the subject's usage.