sniper
der Sniper, die Sniper
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sniper
A marksman who deliberately shoots at people or targets from a great distance, usually from a concealed position.
Der Sniper beobachtete das Gebäude stundenlang aus großer Entfernung.
The sniper watched the building from a great distance for hours.
sniper
In a video game, a character or player who mainly attacks opponents with firearms from a great distance.
Unser Sniper hat die Gegner vom Dach aus ausgeschaltet.
Our sniper took out the opponents from the roof.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Sniper |
| genitive | des Snipers |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | der Sniper | die Sniper |
| accusative | den Sniper | die Sniper |
| dative | dem Sniper | den Snipern |
| genitive | des Snipers | der Sniper |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
When used in connection with a real operation, a building, or observation from a great distance, „Sniper“ refers to a person. Words such as „Spiel“ (game), „Runde“ (round), „Team“ (team), or „Karte“ (map) usually indicate the video game meaning instead.
Die Polizei suchte nach dem Sniper, der sich in einem leer stehenden Gebäude versteckt hatte.
The police searched for the sniper who had been hiding in an abandoned building.
Im Computerspiel wechselte unser Sniper schnell seine Position auf der Karte.
In the video game, our sniper quickly changed position on the map.
„Sniper“ is used especially in reports about armed operations and in video game language. In other contexts, the word often has a strongly thematic feel.
Der Reporter sprach mit einem ehemaligen Sniper über den gefährlichen Einsatz.
The reporter spoke with a former sniper about the dangerous operation.
Im Computerspiel bekam der Sniper eine gute Sicht auf das Spielfeld.
In the video game, the sniper got a good view of the playing field.
When referring to a marksman, common phrases include „einen Sniper aufspüren“ (to track down a sniper), „einen Sniper einsetzen“ (to deploy a sniper), and „sich vor einem Sniper verstecken“ (to hide from a sniper). These situations often involve a concealed position and a great distance.
Die Soldaten versuchten, den Sniper auf dem Hügel aufzuspüren.
The soldiers tried to track down the sniper on the hill.
In video games, „Sniper“ usually refers to a character or role with long range. Common phrases include „den Sniper spielen“ (to play the sniper), „als Sniper spielen“ (to play as a sniper), and „den Sniper schützen“ (to protect the sniper).
Mira spielt im nächsten Durchgang den Sniper und bleibt zunächst hinter dem Team zurück.
Mira is playing the sniper in the next round and will initially stay behind the team.
