Eigenbeschuss
derNounfriendly fire
English translations
- 01
self-inflicted fire
- 02
friendly fire
Word details
- German meaning
- Das Abfeuern von Waffen auf die eigenen Truppen oder Einrichtungen.
- English meaning
- friendly fire
- Synonym
- freundliches Feuer
- German example
- Der Eigenbeschuss führte zu mehreren Todesfällen unter den eigenen Soldaten.
- English example
- The friendly fire resulted in several deaths among the own soldiers.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Eigenbeschuss
- Plural Form
- None
Example sentences with “Eigenbeschuss”
Die Einheit wurde durch Eigenbeschuss dezimiert. (The unit was decimated by friendly fire.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Eigenbeschuss the same as 'friendly fire'?
Yes, it is the German military term for friendly fire. It is masculine (der).