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Volltreffer

Volltreffer is a German noun meaning direct hit or bullseye. It refers to a hit that lands exactly on target and is used in literal and figurative senses. Etymologically, the word combines Voll (full, complete) and Treffer (hit, strike). In sports and games, a Volltreffer describes an especially precise shot, such as a goal scored with pinpoint accuracy or a clean hit in shooting, archery, or darts. In journalism and everyday language, it can describe a decision, statement, or product that hits the mark.

The term is commonly used with the definite article der Volltreffer and can appear in exclamations such

In culture and media, Volltreffer has been used as a title for various German-language works in film,

as
Volltreffer!
to
signal
approval
of
a
perfect
result.
The
related
adjective
volltreffend
describes
something
that
is
highly
apt
or
precise.
music,
and
literature,
reflecting
its
strong,
positive
connotations
of
success
and
precision.
The
expression
remains
a
staple
in
German-language
media
and
everyday
speech
as
a
compact
way
to
acknowledge
exactness
or
exceptional
achievement,
whether
in
sports
commentary
or
ordinary
assessment.
See
also:
Treffer.