How to Say ‘Wow, what a shot!’ in German
Wow, was für ein Schuss!
vow vahs fuer ine shooss
[vow vahs fuer ine shooss]
💬 Usage Tip: A lively mix of an English-style interjection and a classic German exclamation.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Sounds very natural when reacting instantly to a stunning World Cup goal replay.
Phrase Breakdown
Wow
[vow]
wow
An exclamation showing admiration or amazement.
Nach dem Volley ruft der Reporter: „Wow, was für ein Schuss!“
After the volley, the reporter shouts: "Wow, what a shot!"
was für
vahs fuer
what a
An emphatic expression used before a noun.
Was für ein Tag!
What a day!
Words in this phrase
was
[vahs]
what
Part of the exclamation "was für ein" meaning "what a."
Alle sagen: „Wow, was für ein Schuss!“
Everyone says: "Wow, what a shot!"
für
[fuer]
for
In this pattern, it helps form the meaning "what a."
In „Wow, was für ein Schuss!“ gehört „für“ zur exclamation.
In "Wow, what a shot!", "für" belongs to the exclamation.
ein Schuss
ine shooss
a shot / kick
A sports shot, often in football when someone kicks the ball strongly.
Was für ein Schuss von ihm!
What a shot from him!
Words in this phrase
ein
[ine]
a; an
The article used before the masculine noun "Schuss."
In „Wow, was für ein Schuss!“ steht „ein“ vor „Schuss“.
In "Wow, what a shot!", "ein" comes before "Schuss."
Schuss
[shooss]
shot
A powerful kick or attempt on goal.
Nach so einem Schuss ruft man: „Wow, was für ein Schuss!“
After such a strike, you shout: "Wow, what a shot!"
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