der Taser
Translation
Taser, stun gun
Examples
Die Polizei setzte einen Taser ein.
The police used a Taser.
Grammar Patterns
einen Taser einsetzen to use/deploy a Taser The police are allowed to deploy Tasers.
((j-n)) mit einem Taser treffen to hit ((sb.)) with a Taser The officer hit the attacker with a Taser.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Elektroschocker, Betäubungswaffe (stun weapon)
Etymology
A loanword from English, an acronym for 'Thomas A. Swift's Electric Rifle'.
Memory Tips
As it's an English word, it's easy to remember. The brand name has become a generic term.