der Schießstand
Translation
shooting range, firing range
Examples
Er trainiert auf dem Schießstand.
He trains at the shooting range.
Der Schießstand ist heute geschlossen.
The shooting range is closed today.
Grammar Patterns
auf ((et3)) sein/trainieren to be/train at ((sth.)) He often trains at the shooting range.
Similar Words
der Schießplatz (shooting ground)
Etymology
Composed of 'schießen' (to shoot) and 'Stand' (stand, place). Literally a 'place for shooting'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'stand' where you 'shoot' targets. The two parts of the word directly describe its function.