застрелить

This is the 11934th most frequent Russian word.


застрелить

To shoot (someone) dead.


The word "застрелить" in this context conveys the act of shooting and killing a target, specifically referring to a hunting scenario.

Он решил застрелить оленя во время охоты.

He decided to shoot the deer during the hunt.


Here, "застрелить" refers to the act of shooting someone in a combat or defensive situation.

Солдат при угрозе был вынужден застрелить врага.

The soldier had to shoot the enemy under threat.


In this sentence, "застрелить" implies an attempted violent act with a firearm aimed at a specific individual.

К сожалению, злоумышленник попытался застрелить свидетеля.

Unfortunately, the perpetrator attempted to shoot the witness.