weapon

ˈwɛpən
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Translation of weapon into German

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Noun

1.

combat

object used in combat or hunting
  • The soldier carried a weapon into battle.Der Soldat trug eine Waffe in die Schlacht.
2.

control

means of harming or controlling others
  • Words can be a powerful weapon in negotiations.Worte können eine mächtige Waffe in Verhandlungen sein.
3.

figurative

something used to gain an advantage
Waffe fMittel
  • His sharp wit was his best weapon in debates..Sein scharfer Witz war seine beste Waffe in Debatten.
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Expressions with weapon: examples in English and translations in German

zweischneidiges Schwert
Social media is a double-edged weapon in modern society.
geheime Waffe
Her creativity was the team's secret weapon in the competition.
traditionelle Waffe
The samurai sword is a traditional weapon of Japan.
Mordwaffe
Tatwaffe
The knife was identified as the murder weapon.
tödliche Waffe
Carrying a concealed lethal weapon without a permit is illegal here.
Angriffswaffe
Waffe
Carrying an offensive weapon is illegal in many countries.

Synonyms and analogies of weapon in English

Examples of weapon in a sentence

  • The museum displayed an ancient weapon.
  • Silence can be a weapon in arguments.
  • Guilt was used as a weapon to manipulate him.
  • Knowledge can be a powerful weapon in negotiations.
  • Her charm was her secret weapon in social situations.

Translations of "weapon" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieWaffenf.

During the robbery, the suspects threatened the cashier with a weapon.

Während des Überfalls bedrohten die Täter den Kassierer mit einer Waffe.

dieTatwaffenf.

In addition to the weapon, a farewell letter was found.

Neben der Tatwaffe wurde ein Abschiedsschreiben gefunden.

Waffen-n.

Horizontal rotations are now enabled in weapon and equipment previews.

In der Waffen- und Ausrüstungsvorschau sind nun horizontale Drehungen möglich.

dasMittelnn.

At that time the only weapon will be to kill them.

Dann wird das einzige Mittel sein, sie zu töten.

dasInstrumentnn.

It is an essential weapon in the fight against tax evasion.

Hierbei handelt es sich um ein wesentliches Instrument zur Bekämpfung des Steuerbetrugs.

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Other translations for weapon:

  • Gewehrnn.
  • Schusswaffenf.
  • Kampfmittelnn.
  • Kampfstoffnm.

weapon: Examples and translations in context

She learned to sight her weapon under the instructor's guidance.

Unter Anleitung des Ausbilders lernte sie, ihre Waffe anzuvisieren.

He felt cold steel at his throat and instantly dropped his weapon.

Er spürte blanken Stahl an seiner Kehle und ließ sofort seine Waffe fallen.

He chose to surrender his weapon rather than face arrest.

Er entschied sich, seine Waffe abzugeben, anstatt verhaftet zu werden.

The disarmed soldier lowered his weapon, seeking peace rather than conflict.

Der entwaffnete Soldat senkte seine Waffe und suchte Frieden statt Konflikt.

The soldier skillfully used his two-handed weapon in the training exercise.

Der Soldat benutzte geschickt seine zweihändige Waffe bei der Übung.

He was brandishing his weapon, causing panic among the passersby.

Er fuchtelte mit seiner Waffe herum und versetzte die Passanten in Panik.

A morning star can be a devastating weapon against heavily armored foes.

Ein Morgenstern kann eine verheerende Waffe gegen schwer gepanzerte Feinde sein.

The soldier surrendered his weapon voluntarily to avoid further conflict.

Der Soldat übergab freiwillig seine Waffe, um weitere Konflikte zu vermeiden.

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