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A2 noun 9분 분량

Munition

연습하기 예시 노트와 팁 Munition 30초 만에

설명 Munition in your Level:

At the A1 level, you likely won't need the word 'Munition' for basic survival German. However, you might see it in simple news headlines or picture dictionaries. Think of it simply as 'bullets' or 'stuff for a gun'. It is a feminine noun: 'die Munition'. You can remember it because it looks like the English word. At this stage, just focus on the fact that it ends in '-tion', which in German always sounds like 'tsion' and is always feminine. You might use it in a very simple sentence like: 'Das ist Munition.' (That is ammunition.) or 'Die Munition ist teuer.' (The ammunition is expensive.) It is more of a 'passive' word for you right now—something you recognize but don't necessarily need to use in a restaurant or at the airport.

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At the A2 level, you are starting to read more varied texts, including short news blurbs or police reports in graded readers. You should know that 'Munition' is the collective word for what a gun needs to fire. You might learn it alongside other 'security' words like 'Polizei' (police) or 'Gefahr' (danger). You should be able to use it in simple past and present tense sentences. For example: 'Die Polizei hat die Munition gefunden.' (The police found the ammunition.) You should also be aware that it is usually used in the singular. If you talk about a lot of it, just say 'viel Munition'. This level is where you might also encounter it in a historical context if you visit a museum in Germany.

By B1, you are expected to understand more complex social and political topics. This is where 'Munition' becomes more useful. You will hear it in news reports about international relations or defense. You should also be introduced to its metaphorical meaning: using information as a weapon in an argument. A common phrase at this level is 'jemandem Munition liefern' (to provide someone with ammunition/arguments). You should be comfortable using it in subordinate clauses, such as: 'Ich wusste nicht, dass man für diese Munition eine Erlaubnis braucht.' (I didn't know that one needs a permit for this ammunition.) You should also recognize common compound words like 'Munitionslager' (ammunition depot).

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At the B2 level, you should be able to use 'Munition' with technical precision and in abstract debates. You will encounter it in documentaries, detailed newspaper articles, and literature. You should understand the difference between 'Munition', 'Patrone' (cartridge), and 'Geschoss' (projectile). You should also be able to discuss the legal and ethical implications of 'Munitionsexporte' (ammunition exports), a frequent topic in German politics. Your vocabulary should include verbs like 'beschlagnahmen' (to seize) or 'entschärfen' (to defuse/disarm), which often appear with this word. You can use it fluently in metaphorical contexts: 'Seine Aussage gab der Presse neue Munition für den Skandal.'

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At the C1 level, you should have a nuanced understanding of 'Munition' across various registers. This includes technical ballistics, historical military logistics, and high-level political rhetoric. You should be able to follow complex discussions about 'Uranmunition' (depleted uranium ammunition) or 'Streumunition' (cluster munitions) and understand the specific international laws surrounding them. In literature, you might encounter the word used in poetic or archaic ways. You should also be able to use the word in the rare plural 'Munitionen' if discussing different types of ammo in a technical sense, though you'd still likely prefer the singular in most high-level writing. Your mastery of the word should be indistinguishable from a native speaker's.

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At the C2 level, you possess a near-native command of the word 'Munition'. You understand its etymological roots from the Latin 'munitio' and how it evolved through French into German. You can use it in highly specialized academic contexts, such as history, political science, or forensic ballistics. You are aware of the subtle connotations it carries in post-war German society and can use it with appropriate sensitivity. You can effortlessly switch between the literal military meaning and the most abstract metaphorical uses in a philosophical or legal debate. Whether you are analyzing a military strategy or a complex courtroom drama, 'Munition' is a tool in your linguistic arsenal that you use with absolute precision.

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Munition 30초 만에

Munition is a collective feminine noun in German referring to ammunition for firearms or artillery.
It is primarily used in military, police, and sports contexts, but also metaphorically in politics.
The word is typically used in the singular, even for large quantities, and is uncountable.
Commonly paired with verbs like 'liefern' (to provide) and 'laden' (to load).

The German word Munition refers to the collective supply of projectiles, propellants, and primers used in firearms and artillery. While the English word 'ammunition' is a direct cognate, the German usage is strictly governed by context, ranging from tactical military discussions to metaphorical political debates. In a literal sense, it encompasses everything from a single bullet (Patrone) to heavy artillery shells (Granaten). Understanding Munition requires recognizing it as a collective noun that describes the material necessary to discharge a weapon. In Germany, a country with strict weapon laws (Waffengesetz), this word often appears in legal, police, and historical contexts rather than casual everyday conversation, unless one is involved in sport shooting (Sportschießen) or hunting (Jagdwesen).

Literal Application: In a military or police context, Munition refers to the physical stock of cartridges. For example, a soldier might report that they are running out of Munition during an exercise. It is a feminine noun (die Munition) and is typically used in the singular to represent the collective supply.
Metaphorical Application: In German rhetoric, 'Munition' is frequently used to describe information, facts, or arguments used to attack an opponent's position in a debate. This is often paired with the verb 'liefern' (to provide), as in 'jemandem Munition liefern' (to provide someone with ammunition/arguments).

Die Polizei fand bei der Hausdurchsuchung eine große Menge illegaler Munition.

Translation: The police found a large amount of illegal ammunition during the house search.

Historically, the word has deep roots in European warfare. In modern Germany, you will hear it in news reports concerning international conflicts or domestic security. Because of Germany's history, the word carries a weight of seriousness and is rarely used lightly. For instance, finding 'Blindgänger' (unexploded ordnance) from World War II is still a common occurrence in German cities, and the specialized 'Kampfmittelräumdienst' (ordnance disposal service) is tasked with handling this old Munition.

Ohne die richtige Munition ist das Gewehr nutzlos.

Translation: Without the right ammunition, the rifle is useless.

Technical Nuance: In technical manuals, Munition is categorized by caliber (Kaliber) and type (e.g., Leuchtspurmunition for tracer rounds). For a learner, recognizing these prefixes helps in understanding specialized texts.

Der Politiker gab seinem Gegner unfreiwillig neue Munition für die Kritik.

Translation: The politician involuntarily gave his opponent new ammunition for the criticism.

Using Munition correctly in German involves mastering its grammatical gender and its common verb pairings. Since it is a feminine noun, it always takes the article 'die' in the nominative and accusative, and 'der' in the dative and genitive. A common mistake for English speakers is trying to pluralize it as 'Munitions'; however, in German, the plural 'Munitionen' is extremely rare and usually only found in technical inventory lists. In most cases, you use the singular form even when referring to a large quantity.

Verb Pairings (Kollokationen)

Laden: To load ammunition.
Verbrauchen: To use up or consume ammunition.
Lagern: To store ammunition safely.
Beschlagnahmen: To seize ammunition (police context).

When constructing sentences, consider the context. If you are describing a scene in a novel or a news report, the position of 'Munition' often follows the verb or serves as the direct object. For example, 'Die Soldaten haben die Munition bereits verbraucht' (The soldiers have already used up the ammunition). Note how the past participle 'verbraucht' moves to the end of the sentence, a standard feature of German sentence structure.

Haben Sie eine Erlaubnis für diese Munition?

Translation: Do you have a permit for this ammunition?

In metaphorical usage, the word often appears in the dative case after prepositions like 'mit'. For example, 'Er hat mich mit Munition für meine Präsentation versorgt' (He supplied me with ammunition/materials for my presentation). Here, the word takes on a positive or neutral connotation of 'resources' or 'talking points'.

Die Lieferung der Munition verzögert sich um mehrere Wochen.

Translation: The delivery of the ammunition is delayed by several weeks.

Compound Words: German loves compounds. You will often see 'Munitionslager' (ammunition depot), 'Munitionskiste' (ammunition crate), or 'Munitionsverbrauch' (ammunition consumption). Each of these follows the gender of the last word in the compound.

In everyday German life, the word Munition is not something you would use at a bakery or a grocery store. However, it is a staple of specific domains that are frequently encountered in media. If you watch the 'Tagesschau' (Germany's main news program), you will hear it in reports about defense spending, NATO exercises, or international aid packages. For example, 'Deutschland liefert Munition an die Ukraine' is a sentence that has appeared in thousands of news headlines recently.

Another common place to encounter the word is in crime dramas like Tatort. Forensic experts might discuss the 'Munitionstyp' found at a crime scene. In these contexts, the word is used with clinical precision. It is also heard in historical documentaries, particularly those focusing on the World Wars. Because Germany is still dealing with the physical remnants of these wars, local news often reports on the discovery of 'Weltkriegsmunition' during construction projects in cities like Berlin, Hamburg, or Cologne.

Vorsicht! Hier könnte noch alte Munition im Boden liegen.

Translation: Careful! There could still be old ammunition lying in the ground here.

In the world of sports, Germany has a strong tradition of sport shooting. Members of a 'Schützenverein' (shooting club) will use the word 'Munition' when discussing their equipment or purchasing supplies for practice. Here, the tone is one of safety and regulation. You might hear someone ask, 'Wo kann ich Munition für mein Luftgewehr kaufen?' (Where can I buy ammunition for my air rifle?).

Die Debatte lieferte der Opposition reichlich Munition.

Translation: The debate provided the opposition with plenty of ammunition.

Finally, in academic or technical settings, particularly in engineering or chemistry, 'Munition' might be discussed in terms of its ballistics (Ballistik) or chemical composition. In these cases, the word is part of a very specialized vocabulary. Overall, while not a 'daily' word like 'Brot' or 'Wasser', it is a vital word for understanding the serious, technical, and political discourse in German-speaking countries.

Learning German nouns often involves a struggle with gender and pluralization, and Munition is no exception. The most frequent error English speakers make is assuming that because 'ammunition' is a long, technical word, it might be masculine or neutral. However, it is strictly feminine: die Munition. Using 'der Munition' or 'das Munition' in the nominative case is a hallmark of a beginner mistake.

Pluralization Pitfalls: In English, 'ammunition' is usually uncountable. In German, 'Munition' is also largely uncountable. While 'Munitionen' exists as a plural form, it is rarely used. Learners often try to say 'viele Munitionen' when they mean 'a lot of ammunition'. The correct way is 'viel Munition'.
Confusion with 'Monition': There is a very rare legal term in German called 'die Monition', which refers to a formal warning or summons. While you are unlikely to encounter it unless you are a lawyer, a typo can lead to confusion. Always ensure you have the 'u' in Munition.

Another mistake concerns the use of synonyms. Many learners use 'Kugel' (ball/bullet) when they should use 'Munition'. 'Kugel' refers to the specific projectile, while 'Munition' refers to the whole package (casing, powder, and bullet). If you are talking about the supply for a whole army, 'Kugeln' sounds too small-scale; 'Munition' is the correct logistical term.

Falsch: Ich habe viele Munitionen gekauft.
Richtig: Ich habe viel Munition gekauft.

Finally, be careful with the metaphorical usage. While you can 'provide' (liefern) ammunition, you don't usually 'throw' it at someone metaphorically in German. You 'provide the ammunition' so that someone else can 'fire' the argument. Mixing these metaphors can sound awkward to a native speaker.

While Munition is the standard term for a supply of rounds, German offers several more specific or alternative words depending on the context. Knowing these will help you sound more precise and understand more complex texts. For example, if you are talking about a single round of ammunition, the word is die Patrone. If you are talking about the projectile that actually leaves the barrel, you use das Projektil or das Geschoss.

Patrone vs. Munition: A 'Patrone' is a single unit (cartridge). 'Munition' is the collective noun. You would say 'Ich habe eine Patrone in der Hand' but 'Wir haben Munition im Lager'.
Geschoss / Projektil: These refer specifically to the part that is fired. In forensic contexts, 'Projektil' is more common. 'Geschoss' is used more in military or physics contexts.
Blei (Slang): Literally meaning 'lead', this is sometimes used colloquially or in older literature to refer to bullets. 'Jemanden mit Blei vollpumpen' is a common (though violent) idiom found in pulp fiction.

Der Schütze legte eine neue Patrone ein, da seine Munition fast leer war.

Translation: The shooter inserted a new cartridge because his ammunition was almost empty.

In a metaphorical sense, alternatives to 'Munition' include 'Argumente' (arguments), 'Beweise' (evidence), or 'Stoff' (material). If you say 'Das ist Stoff für weitere Diskussionen', it is similar to saying 'Das liefert Munition für weitere Diskussionen', though slightly less aggressive in tone.

Understanding these distinctions allows you to navigate different registers of German, from the technical manual of a 'Bundeswehr' soldier to the metaphorical language of a political commentator in the 'Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung'.

How Formal Is It?

재미있는 사실

The word originally referred to all supplies for a fort, including food, but eventually narrowed down to just weapons-related supplies.

발음 가이드

UK /mu-ni-ˈt͡sjoːn/

US /mu-ni-ˈt͡sjoːn/

The stress is on the last syllable: mu-ni-TION.

라임이 맞는 단어

Station Aktion Nation Lektion Option Portion Tradition Vision

자주 하는 실수

Pronouncing '-tion' like the English 'shun'. In German, it is always 'tsion'.
Making the 'u' too short. It should be a long 'uː'.
Stress on the first syllable. It is not MU-nition, but mu-ni-TION.

난이도

독해 2/5

Easy to recognize due to English cognate.

쓰기 3/5

Must remember the feminine gender and '-tion' spelling.

말하기 4/5

Pronunciation of '-tion' as 'tsion' can be tricky for beginners.

듣기 2/5

Clear pronunciation in news and media.

다음에 무엇을 배울까

선수 학습

Waffe Schiessen Soldat Polizei Gefahr

다음에 배울 것

Patrone Geschoss Kaliber Magazin Arsenal

고급

Ballistik Treibladung Zündhütchen Kampfmittelräumdienst

알아야 할 문법

Nouns ending in -tion are always feminine.

Die Munition, die Station, die Information.

Uncountable nouns use 'viel' instead of 'viele'.

Wir haben viel Munition (nicht viele Munitionen).

Compound nouns take the gender of the last element.

Das Munitionslager (das Lager).

The preposition 'ohne' always takes the accusative case.

Ohne die Munition.

The preposition 'mit' always takes the dative case.

Mit der Munition.

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Das ist die Munition.

That is the ammunition.

Simple nominative with feminine article 'die'.

Wo ist die Munition?

Where is the ammunition?

Question with 'wo' and nominative subject.

Die Munition ist klein.

The ammunition is small.

Adjective 'klein' describing the noun.

Er hat Munition.

He has ammunition.

Accusative case (though 'Munition' looks the same as nominative).

Ist die Munition neu?

Is the ammunition new?

Simple question structure.

Ich sehe Munition.

I see ammunition.

Direct object in accusative.

Keine Munition hier.

No ammunition here.

Negation with 'keine' for feminine noun.

Die Munition ist schwer.

The ammunition is heavy.

Adjective 'schwer'.

Die Polizei sucht die Munition.

The police are looking for the ammunition.

Present tense with plural subject 'Polizei'.

Wir brauchen mehr Munition für das Gewehr.

We need more ammunition for the rifle.

Use of 'mehr' as a quantifier.

Er kaufte die Munition im Laden.

He bought the ammunition in the shop.

Simple past (Präteritum) of 'kaufen'.

Die Munition liegt in der Kiste.

The ammunition is lying in the box.

Dative case after 'in' indicating location.

Darf man diese Munition kaufen?

Is one allowed to buy this ammunition?

Modal verb 'dürfen'.

Die Munition ist sehr gefährlich.

The ammunition is very dangerous.

Adverb 'sehr' modifying 'gefährlich'.

Er hat die Munition verloren.

He lost the ammunition.

Perfect tense with 'haben' and 'verloren'.

Geben Sie mir bitte die Munition.

Please give me the ammunition.

Imperative with dative 'mir' and accusative 'die Munition'.

Der Soldat prüfte, ob er genug Munition hatte.

The soldier checked whether he had enough ammunition.

Indirect question with 'ob'.

Die Fabrik produziert täglich Tonnen von Munition.

The factory produces tons of ammunition daily.

Present tense with 'Tonnen von' indicating quantity.

Ohne Munition kann man die Waffe nicht benutzen.

Without ammunition, one cannot use the weapon.

Preposition 'ohne' takes the accusative.

Er lieferte seinem Freund Munition für den Streit.

He provided his friend with ammunition for the argument.

Metaphorical usage.

Es ist verboten, diese Munition zu besitzen.

It is forbidden to possess this ammunition.

Infinitive construction with 'zu'.

Die Munition wurde sicher im Keller gelagert.

The ammunition was stored safely in the basement.

Passive voice (Passiv Präteritum).

Ich habe vergessen, neue Munition zu bestellen.

I forgot to order new ammunition.

Perfect tense with infinitive clause.

Die Qualität der Munition ist sehr wichtig.

The quality of the ammunition is very important.

Genitive case 'der Munition'.

Die Bundeswehr klagt über einen Mangel an Munition.

The German army complains about a lack of ammunition.

Fixed preposition 'über' with 'klagen'.

Die Polizei beschlagnahmte bei der Razzia illegale Munition.

The police seized illegal ammunition during the raid.

Transitive verb 'beschlagnahmen'.

Diese Daten liefern der Opposition neue Munition gegen die Regierung.

This data provides the opposition with new ammunition against the government.

Metaphorical usage in a political context.

Man muss die Munition vor Feuchtigkeit schützen.

One must protect the ammunition from moisture.

Preposition 'vor' with dative.

Der Export von Munition in Krisengebiete ist umstritten.

The export of ammunition to crisis regions is controversial.

Noun-preposition-noun construction.

Die Munition war so alt, dass sie nicht mehr funktionierte.

The ammunition was so old that it no longer worked.

Consecutive clause with 'so... dass'.

Nach dem Schießen muss die restliche Munition abgegeben werden.

After shooting, the remaining ammunition must be handed in.

Passive voice with modal verb.

Er untersuchte die Munition auf Fingerabdrücke.

He examined the ammunition for fingerprints.

Preposition 'auf' with accusative.

Die logistische Herausforderung besteht darin, die Munition rechtzeitig an die Front zu bringen.

The logistical challenge consists of bringing the ammunition to the front in time.

Pronominal adverb 'darin' with infinitive clause.

Die völkerrechtliche Bewertung von Streumunition bleibt ein schwieriges Thema.

The international law assessment of cluster munitions remains a difficult topic.

Compound word 'Streumunition'.

Durch den Fund der Munition wurde die gesamte Baustelle evakuiert.

Due to the discovery of the ammunition, the entire construction site was evacuated.

Causal preposition 'durch' with accusative.

Die Ballistik der verwendeten Munition deutet auf einen Profi hin.

The ballistics of the ammunition used points to a professional.

Genitive attribute and phrasal verb 'hindeuten auf'.

Er nutzte die Schwächen seines Gegners als Munition für seinen eigenen Aufstieg.

He used his opponent's weaknesses as ammunition for his own rise.

Complex metaphorical usage.

Die Munitionserzeugung wurde während des Krieges massiv hochgefahren.

Ammunition production was massively ramped up during the war.

Passive voice with 'hochgefahren'.

Trotz der strengen Kontrollen gelangte die Munition über die Grenze.

Despite the strict controls, the ammunition made it across the border.

Concessive preposition 'trotz' with genitive.

Die chemische Zusammensetzung der Munition ist streng geheim.

The chemical composition of the ammunition is strictly secret.

Adjective 'streng' as an adverb.

Die Debatte über die Lieferung letaler Munition spaltete die Koalition bis ins Mark.

The debate over the delivery of lethal ammunition split the coalition to the core.

Idiomatic expression 'bis ins Mark'.

In den Archiven fanden sich Belege für die illegale Hortung von Munition.

In the archives, evidence was found for the illegal hoarding of ammunition.

Reflexive 'fanden sich' used as a passive substitute.

Die technologische Evolution der Munition hat die Kriegsführung grundlegend verändert.

The technological evolution of ammunition has fundamentally changed warfare.

Complex genitive constructions.

Man warf ihm vor, dem politischen Gegner durch seine Unvorsichtigkeit Munition geliefert zu haben.

He was accused of having provided the political opponent with ammunition through his carelessness.

Infinitive perfect 'geliefert zu haben'.

Die Entsorgung von Altmunition in der Ostsee stellt ein ökologisches Risiko dar.

The disposal of old ammunition in the Baltic Sea represents an ecological risk.

Compound 'Altmunition' and phrasal verb 'darstellen'.

Die Durchschlagskraft dieser speziellen Munition ist unter Experten unumstritten.

The penetrating power of this special ammunition is undisputed among experts.

Noun 'Durchschlagskraft'.

Sämtliche Munitionsbestände müssen lückenlos dokumentiert werden.

All ammunition stocks must be documented without gaps.

Adjective 'sämtliche' and adverb 'lückenlos'.

Die Metaphorik der Munition ist tief in der politischen Sprache verwurzelt.

The imagery of ammunition is deeply rooted in political language.

Passive 'verwurzelt' with 'ist'.

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Munition liefern

Scharfe Munition

Munition laden

Munition verbrauchen

Illegale Munition

Munition horten

Munition lagern

Munition verschwenden

Munition beschlagnahmen

Munition nachfüllen

자주 쓰는 구문

Munition für die Kritik

— Facts or mistakes used to justify criticism.

Sein Fehler war Munition für die Kritik der Medien.

Scharfe Munition

— Live ammunition, as opposed to blanks.

Das Training findet mit scharfer Munition statt.

Blinde Munition

— Blanks or dummy rounds.

Für den Film verwendeten sie blinde Munition.

Munition ausgehen

— To run out of ammunition.

Uns geht langsam die Munition aus.

Munition verschießen

— To fire off ammunition.

Er hat die ganze Munition in einer Minute verschossen.

Munition bunkern

— To store ammunition in a bunker or hidden place.

Sie bunkerten Munition für den Ernstfall.

Munition sicherstellen

— To secure or seize ammunition (police term).

Die Beamten konnten die Munition sicherstellen.

Munition prüfen

— To check the ammunition.

Vor dem Einsatz muss man die Munition prüfen.

Weltkriegsmunition

— Ammunition left over from the World Wars.

Im Wald wurde alte Weltkriegsmunition gefunden.

Munitionstyp

— The specific type of ammunition.

Welchen Munitionstyp verwenden Sie?

자주 혼동되는 단어

Munition vs Monition

A very rare legal warning. Don't confuse the 'o' with the 'u' in Munition.

Munition vs Mutter

For very new learners, the 'Mu-' start might cause a brief confusion, but the context is vastly different.

Munition vs Million

Similar sounding ending, but 'Million' refers to the number 1,000,000.

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"Jemandem Munition liefern"

— To provide someone with the means (usually info) to attack someone else.

Mit diesem Interview hast du deinen Feinden Munition geliefert.

Metaphorical

"Sein Pulver verschießen"

— To use up all one's resources or arguments too early.

Er hat sein ganzes Pulver schon in der ersten Runde verschossen.

Idiomatic

"Scharf schießen"

— To use real ammunition or, metaphorically, to attack someone very harshly.

In der Debatte wurde heute scharf geschossen.

Informal

"Ins Schwarze treffen"

— To hit the bullseye (originates from shooting).

Deine Kritik hat ins Schwarze getroffen.

Common

"Unter Beschuss stehen"

— To be under fire (metaphorically, to be criticized).

Der Minister steht wegen der Affäre unter Beschuss.

Journalistic

"Die Flinte ins Korn werfen"

— To give up (literally: to throw the shotgun into the grain).

Gib nicht auf! Wirf die Flinte nicht ins Korn.

Common

"Auf dem Kieker haben"

— To have someone in one's sights (to watch someone critically).

Der Lehrer hat mich heute auf dem Kieker.

Informal

"Aus allen Rohren feuern"

— To fire from all barrels (to attack with everything one has).

Die Opposition feuert aus allen Rohren gegen das Gesetz.

Metaphorical

"Lunte riechen"

— To smell a fuse (to suspect something is wrong).

Er roch Lunte und verschwand rechtzeitig.

Common

"Eine ruhige Kugel schieben"

— To have an easy time or do very little work.

In seinem neuen Job schiebt er eine ruhige Kugel.

Slang

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Munition vs Patrone

Both refer to ammo.

Patrone is a single unit; Munition is the collective supply.

Ich habe eine Patrone, aber keine Munition mehr im Lager.

Munition vs Geschoss

Both refer to what is fired.

Geschoss is just the projectile; Munition includes the casing and powder.

Das Geschoss traf das Ziel, aber die Munition war alt.

Munition vs Kugel

Colloquial use.

Kugel is a bullet (round); Munition is the logistical term.

Die Kugel war aus Blei; die Munition stammte aus Russland.

Munition vs Ladung

Both involve loading.

Ladung is a load or charge; Munition is the specific item being loaded.

Die Ladung des LKWs bestand aus Munition.

Munition vs Vorrat

Both refer to supplies.

Vorrat is any supply (food, etc.); Munition is specifically for weapons.

Unser Vorrat an Munition ist fast am Ende.

문장 패턴

Das ist [Adjektiv] Munition.

Das ist teure Munition.

Er hat [Menge] Munition.

Er hat viel Munition.

Ich brauche Munition, um [Verb].

Ich brauche Munition, um zu üben.

Die Munition wurde [Partizip II].

Die Munition wurde gefunden.

Trotz der [Nomen] lieferte er Munition.

Trotz der Kritik lieferte er Munition.

Es mangelt an [Dativ Nomen] und Munition.

Es mangelt an Ausrüstung und Munition.

Wer hat die Munition [Verb]?

Wer hat die Munition gestohlen?

Wo kann man Munition [Verb]?

Wo kann man Munition kaufen?

어휘 가족

명사

Munitionslager

Munitionstransport

Munitionsfabrik

Munitionstyp

Altmunition

동사

munitionieren (rare)

aufmunitionieren

형용사

munitionsfrei

사용법

frequency

Common in news, history, and crime fiction; rare in daily social life.

자주 하는 실수

Der Munition → Die Munition
Munition is feminine because it ends in -tion. Using the masculine article is a common gender error.
Viele Munitionen → Viel Munition
Munition is usually uncountable. Use 'viel' (much) instead of 'viele' (many).
Munition (pronounced like 'shun') → Munition (pronounced 'tsion')
English speakers often use the English '-shun' sound. In German, it's always 'ts'.
Ich habe eine Munition gekauft. → Ich habe eine Patrone gekauft.
You cannot buy 'one ammunition'. You buy 'one cartridge' (Patrone) or 'some ammunition' (Munition).
Das Munition → Die Munition
Another gender error. It is never neuter.

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Gender Rule

Always remember: -tion = feminine. This works for 99% of German nouns with this ending. 'Die Munition' follows this perfectly.

Collective Noun

Treat 'Munition' like 'Information'. You usually use it in the singular even if there is a lot of it.

The 'TS' Sound

Make sure the 't' in '-tion' is sharp. It should sound like a little explosion of air: 'tsion'.

WWII History

If you see a construction site in Germany blocked by police, they might have found 'Munition' from the war. It's a very common real-world context.

Debate Strategy

Use 'Munition' when talking about debates. 'Das ist gute Munition für unser Argument' sounds very natural and advanced.

Legal Warning

In Germany, 'Munition' is heavily regulated. Using the word in public without context might draw unwanted attention.

The Letter 'U'

Don't write 'Monition'. It's 'Munition' with a 'u'. The 'u' sounds like 'oo'.

Watch the News

Watch 'Tagesschau' to hear how news anchors pronounce 'Munition'. They use it frequently in reports on defense.

Latin Roots

Knowing it comes from 'munitio' (fortification) helps you connect it to other words like 'munitious' or 'fortify'.

Avoid 'Ammo'

Don't try to shorten it to 'Munni' or something similar. It doesn't work in German. Stick to 'Munition'.

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기억법

Think of a 'Moo-nition'. Imagine a cow (Moo) firing a cannon. The 'Moo' is the 'Mu' in Munition.

시각적 연상

Picture a large wooden crate with the word 'DIE MUNITION' painted in red on the side, overflowing with shiny golden bullets.

Word Web

Waffe Soldat Krieg Polizei Patrone Schiessen Lager Gefahr

챌린지

Try to find three news headlines from a German website like Spiegel.de that contain the word 'Munition' and translate them.

어원

Derived from the French word 'munition', which comes from the Latin 'munitio' meaning 'fortification' or 'defense'.

원래 의미: Provisions or supplies needed for a fortified place.

Indo-European (Latin -> French -> German).

문화적 맥락

Be careful when using this word in casual conversation in Germany, as military topics can be sensitive given the country's history.

In the US, 'ammo' is common slang; in Germany, there is no direct equivalent slang that is as widely used, though 'Blei' is used in specific genres.

The phrase 'Munition liefern' is a staple of German political talk shows like 'Anne Will'. Historical texts about the 'Materialschlacht' (battle of materiel) in WWI often focus on Munition supply. The movie 'Das Boot' features tense scenes regarding the limited supply of torpedoes and Munition.

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실제 사용 상황

Military

Munition anfordern
Munitionsdepot
Scharfe Munition
Munitionsmangel

Police/Crime

Munition beschlagnahmen
Munitionsfund
Kaliber der Munition
Illegale Munition

Politics

Munition für die Debatte
Munitionsexporte
Verbale Munition
Gegner Munition liefern

History

Weltkriegsmunition
Blindgänger
Munitionsproduktion
Altmunition

Sports Shooting

Munition kaufen
Übungsmunition
Munitionssorte
Munitionstasche

대화 시작하기

"Hast du schon mal von den Munitionsfunden aus dem Zweiten Weltkrieg in deutschen Städten gehört?"

"Warum ist die Debatte über Munitionsexporte in Deutschland so kompliziert?"

"Glaubst du, dass Politiker absichtlich Munition für ihre Gegner liefern?"

"Was passiert, wenn die Polizei illegale Munition findet?"

"Wie wichtig ist die Logistik von Munition in einem modernen Konflikt?"

일기 주제

Schreibe über eine Situation, in der du jemandem 'Munition' für ein Argument geliefert hast. War das absichtlich?

Stelle dir vor, du findest alte Munition in deinem Garten. Was machst du als Nächstes?

Diskutiere die Vor- und Nachteile von strengen Gesetzen für den Besitz von Munition.

Beschreibe die Arbeit eines Experten, der alte Munition entschärfen muss. Welche Gefahren gibt es?

Reflektiere über die Metapher 'sein Pulver verschießen'. Ist dir das schon einmal in einer Diskussion passiert?

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Yes, in German, all nouns ending in '-tion' are feminine. You always say 'die Munition'.

It is grammatically possible but very rare. Native speakers almost always say 'viel Munition' to describe a large quantity.

Think of 'Patrone' as 'a bullet' (the individual item) and 'Munition' as 'ammunition' (the collective stock). If you have a box, you have Munition; if you hold one piece, you have a Patrone.

It is pronounced like 'tsion'. The 't' sounds like 'ts' (as in 'cats'), and the 'ion' is a quick 'yon' sound.

No, fireworks are usually called 'Feuerwerk' or 'Pyrotechnik'. 'Munition' is specifically for weapons.

It means to provide an opponent with facts or information that they can use to criticize or attack you. It's like giving them 'verbal bullets'.

It is common in the news and in crime shows, but most Germans do not use it in their daily lives because of strict gun laws.

This refers to unexploded bombs and bullets left over from World War I or II, which are still frequently found in the ground in Germany.

The plural is 'Munitionen', but it is only used in technical contexts, like when comparing different 'types of ammunitions'.

Yes, the small pellets used in air rifles (Luftgewehre) are also referred to as Munition.

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