Schieß auf das Glas
The English phrase "shoot the glass" is translated into German as Schieß auf das Glas.
This phrase is used to describe the action of firing a weapon at a piece of glass.
Did you know?
- The verb schießen can also be used in the phrase den Vogel abschießen, meaning to shoot down the bird to win a title in traditional club competitions.
- The German word Glas shares the same ancient root as the English 'glass', both tracing back to a Proto-Indo-European word meaning 'to shine' or 'to glow'.
- While the phrase 'Schieß auf das Glas' is grammatically correct, it is a very literal instruction and would sound unusual in common German idioms unless in a specific training or gaming context.
Examples in context
- Bitte zielen Sie auf das Glas und drücken Sie ab.Please aim at the glass and pull the trigger.
- Hey, schieß auf das Glas dort drüben!Hey, shoot at the glass over there!
- Ich hab versucht, auf das Glas zu schießen, aber habe danebengeschossen.I tried to shoot at the glass, but missed.
- Schieß auf das Glas, um es zu zerbrechen.Shoot at the glass to break it.
Example conversation
Lukas and Laura are at a shooting range with glass targets.
- LauraLukas, schieß auf das Glas dort!Lukas, shoot at the glass over there!
- LukasIst das sicher, Laura?Is that safe, Laura?
- LauraJa, es ist ein Ziel.Yes, it is a target.
- LukasOkay, ich versuche es.Okay, I will try it.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Glas, auf, das, CC BY-SA 4.0.
