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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Pistole | die Pistolen |
| Genitive | der Pistole | der Pistolen |
| Dative | der Pistole | den Pistolen |
| Accusative | die Pistole | die 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.
