trigger in German
trigger in German is Abzug, Auslöser, auslösen — trigger means the small lever pulled with a finger to fire a gun.
trigger in German
Abzug
(firearms) A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.
Auslöser
A similar device used to activate any mechanism.
Abzug
A similar device used to activate any mechanism.
Auslöser
An event that initiates others, or incites a response.
auslösen
triggern
(intransitive, especially, electronics) To activate; to become active.
What does "trigger" mean?
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noun The small lever pulled with a finger to fire a gun.
"He kept his finger off the trigger until he was ready to shoot."
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noun Anything that sets off a chain of events or a reaction.
"The rumor was the trigger for the whole scandal."
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verb To cause something to start happening.
"The announcement triggered a wave of protests."
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verb To provoke a strong emotional reaction, especially a distressing one.
"The film contains scenes that could trigger some viewers."
trigger in a sentence
- He kept his finger off the trigger until he was ready to shoot.
- The rumor was the trigger for the whole scandal.
- Stress is a common trigger for her migraines.
- The announcement triggered a wave of protests.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "trigger" in German?
"trigger" in German is Abzug, Auslöser, auslösen. trigger means: The small lever pulled with a finger to fire a gun.
How do you use "trigger" in a sentence?
Example: "He kept his finger off the trigger until he was ready to shoot." In German, "trigger" is Abzug, Auslöser, auslösen.
Are there other ways to say "trigger" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "trigger": Abzug, Auslöser, auslösen, triggern.
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