die Pistole
Translation
pistol, handgun, gun
Examples
Der Polizist trägt eine Pistole am Gürtel.
The police officer carries a pistol on his belt.
Das ist nur eine Spielzeugpistole.
That is just a toy pistol.
Grammar Patterns
((a pistol)) as an accusative object The police officer carries a pistol.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Revolver, Handfeuerwaffe (handgun)
Etymology
From Italian 'pistola', cognate with English 'pistol'. Its origin is debated, possibly from Czech 'píšťala' (whistle, pipe).
Memory Tips
It's basically the same word as 'pistol'. Just remember it's a feminine noun in German: 'die Pistole'.