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Scharfschütze

sniper

noun SHARF-shuet-se Rare
People & Society Military

Also means

marksman

Usage Note

Scharfschütze is a soldier trained for precision long-range shooting; the word literally means 'sharp shooter'. It is used in both military and police contexts and also appears in historical accounts of warfare.

Examples

"Der Scharfschütze sicherte aus einer erhöhten Position das Gelände."

Natural Translation

The sniper secured the area from an elevated position.

Literal Translation

The sniper secured from an elevated position the area.

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