ab|feuern
Translation
to fire, to launch, to shoot
Examples
Der Soldat feuerte einen Schuss ab.
The soldier fired a shot.
Die Rakete wurde erfolgreich abgefeuert.
The rocket was launched successfully.
Sie feuerte eine Frage nach der anderen ab.
She fired off one question after another.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to fire sth. The soldier fired a shot.
((sth.)) ((at sb./sth.)) to fire sth. at sb./sth. He fired a rocket at the target.
Similar Words
Synonyms: schießen (to shoot), abschießen (to shoot down)
Etymology
From 'ab-' (off, away) and 'feuern' (to fire), which comes from 'Feuer' (fire). Literally 'to fire off'.
Memory Tips
Think of firing a cannonball 'ab' (away) using 'Feuer' (fire).