die Kanone
Translation
cannon, gun, hotshot, ace
Examples
Die alte Kanone steht im Museum.
The old cannon is in the museum.
Er ist eine richtige Kanone in Mathe.
He is a real hotshot in maths.
Grammar Patterns
((a cannon)) a cannon The army fired a cannon.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Geschütz (artillery piece); Antonyms: none
Etymology
From Italian 'cannone' (large tube), from Latin 'canna' (reed, tube).
Memory Tips
Think of a large CAN that makes a loud noise. For the slang meaning 'hotshot', imagine a person who makes a powerful impact, like a cannon.