VERB

schießen/ˈʃiːsn̩/to shoot; to kick (a ball); to fire

schießen is a German verb that means to shoot, to kick (a ball), or to fire. It is pronounced /ˈʃiːsn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schoss" and the past participle is "geschossen".

Definitions

1.to fire or discharge a weapon(weapon/firearm)

a.to shoot (with a gun, rifle, etc.)

Der Jäger schießt auf das Wild.The hunter shoots at the game.

2.to kick or shoot (a ball or puck, etc.)(sports)

a.to kick or score a goal (in football, etc.)

Er schießt den Ball ins Tor.He shoots the ball into the goal.

Conjugation

Infinitiveschießen
Present (ich)schieße
Present (du)schießt
Present (er/sie/es)schießt
Preterite (ich)schoss
Participle IIgeschossen
Konjunktiv II (ich)schösse
Imperative (singular)schieß
Imperative (plural)schießt
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "schießen" mean in English?
"schießen" means to shoot, to kick (a ball), or to fire. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "schießen"?
"schießen" is pronounced /ˈʃiːsn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "schießen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "schießen" is "geschossen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "schießen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "schießen" becomes "schoss" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "schießen"?
"schießen" is a verb in German.

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