der Schusswechsel
Translation
shootout, exchange of fire, gunfight
Examples
Es kam zu einem heftigen Schusswechsel.
A heavy shootout occurred.
Bei dem Schusswechsel wurde eine Person verletzt.
One person was injured in the shootout.
Grammar Patterns
a shootout occurs A shootout occurred between the police and the robbers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schießerei, Gefecht
Etymology
Composed of 'Schuss' (shot) and 'Wechsel' (exchange). Literally an 'exchange of shots'.
Memory Tips
Imagine shots being 'exchanged' back and forth, like changing money ('Geld wechseln').