die Scharfschützengesellschaft
Translation
sharpshooters' association, rifle club
Examples
Er ist Mitglied in einer Scharfschützengesellschaft.
He is a member of a sharpshooters' association.
Grammar Patterns
((to be a member)) ((in+3)) ((a sharpshooters' association)) Er ist Mitglied in einer Scharfschützengesellschaft.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schützenverein, Schützenclub
Etymology
A compound of 'Scharfschütze' (sharpshooter) and 'Gesellschaft' (society). 'Scharfschütze' itself is 'scharf' (sharp) + 'Schütze' (shooter).
Memory Tips
Break it down into three parts: Scharf (sharp) + Schütze (shooter) + Gesellschaft (society). A society for sharp shooters.