Is it der, die or das Startschuss?
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Startschuss
The correct article in German of Startschuss is der. So it is der Startschuss! (nominative case)
The word Startschuss is masculine, therefore the correct article is der.
German declension of Startschuss?
How does the declension of Startschuss work in the nominative, accusative, dative and genitive cases? Here you can find all forms in the singular as well as in the plural:
| 1 | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Startschuss | die Startschüsse |
| Genitive | des Startschusses | der Startschüsse |
| Dative | dem Startschuss dem Startschusse | den Startschüssen |
| Akkusative | den Startschuss | die Startschüsse |
What is the meaning of Startschuss in German?
Startschuss has various definitions in German:
[1] Sport: shot with which a running competition is started
[1] Sport: Schuss, mit dem ein Laufwettbewerb gestartet wird[2] Translated: Trigger for an action, start of a project
[2] übertragen: Auslöser für eine Aktion, Beginn eines VorhabensHow to use Startschuss in a sentence?
Example sentences in German using Startschuss with translations in English.
[1] Er sprintete noch vor dem Startschuss los.
[1] He sprinted off before the starting shot[2] „Das war der Startschuss für die schönste Wassermelonenschlacht aller Zeiten.“
[2] "That was the starting signal for the most beautiful watermelon battle of all times"
