NOUN

Pistole/pɪsˈtoːlə/pistol; handgun

Pistole is a German noun that means pistol or handgun. It is pronounced /pɪsˈtoːlə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Pistolen".

Definitions

1.a small, handheld firearm designed to be operated with one hand(firearm)

a.general term for a handgun, especially not a revolver

Der Polizist zog seine Pistole und forderte den Dieb auf stehenzubleiben.The police officer drew his pistol and ordered the thief to stop.

b.toy representation of a pistol, as used by children

Das Kind spielte mit einer Wasserpistole im Garten.The child played with a water pistol in the garden.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Pistoledie Pistolen
Genitiveder Pistoleder Pistolen
Dativeder Pistoleden Pistolen
Accusativedie Pistoledie Pistolen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Pistole" mean in English?
"Pistole" means pistol or handgun. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Pistole"?
"Pistole" is pronounced /pɪsˈtoːlə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Pistole" der, die, or das?
"Pistole" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Pistole"?
The plural of "Pistole" is "Pistolen".
What part of speech is "Pistole"?
"Pistole" is a noun in German.

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