Polyglot Dictionary

schießen

/ˈʃiːsn̩/

verb A2

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Forms

present (3rd sg.): schießt
past: schoss
perfect: hat geschossen

Meaning

to shoot

Also in sports: "ein Tor schießen" (to score a goal).
- Er schoss das entscheidende Tor.
  
  He scored the decisive goal.
- Der Jäger schoss auf den Hirsch, traf ihn aber nicht. Das Tier verschwand im Wald.
  
  The hunter shot at the deer but missed. The animal disappeared into the forest.

Practice

1 What does schießen mean?

2 Fill the gap: Er ___ das entscheidende Tor.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches schießen?

See also

Tor

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Last updated 2026-09-18