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sniper in German

sniper in German is Scharfschütze, Heckenschütze — sniper means someone trained to shoot accurately at targets from a hidden position, often at long range.

sniper in German

Scharfschütze
noun
A person using long-range small arms for precise attacks from a concealed position.
Heckenschütze
noun
A person using long-range small arms for precise attacks from a concealed position.
Heckenschütze
noun
Any attacker using a non-contact weapon against a specific target from a concealed position.

What does "sniper" mean?

  1. noun Someone trained to shoot accurately at targets from a hidden position, often at long range.
    "The sniper waited patiently on the rooftop for hours."
  2. noun A person who repeatedly criticizes others, often unfairly or from a safe distance.
    "Online snipers love picking apart every decision the coach makes."
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sniper in a sentence

  • The sniper waited patiently on the rooftop for hours.
  • Online snipers love picking apart every decision the coach makes.

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What is "sniper" in German?

"sniper" in German is Scharfschütze, Heckenschütze. sniper means: Someone trained to shoot accurately at targets from a hidden position, often at long range.

How do you use "sniper" in a sentence?

Example: "The sniper waited patiently on the rooftop for hours." In German, "sniper" is Scharfschütze, Heckenschütze.

Are there other ways to say "sniper" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "sniper": Scharfschütze, Heckenschütze.

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