Sam
/ˈsam/
The Polish word Sam refers to a surface-to-air missile.
In a military or technical context, Sam is used as a noun to denote a surface-to-air missile.
Meaning: surface-to-air missile (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈsam/
Did you know?
- In a non-military context, the word sam is used in the phrase sam na sam to describe a private conversation between two people.
- The adjective sam descends from the Proto-Indo-European root *sem-, which is an ancient relative of the English word 'same'.
- The adjective sam can change meaning entirely based on the noun it modifies, shifting from 'alone' to 'the very' in phrases like sam król meaning 'the king himself'.
Examples in context
- Sam jest dwa lata młodszy niż Tom.Sam is two years younger than Tom.Tatoeba #6330023 by arie, translation #54029 by CN
- Zamierzają urządzić imprezę dla Sam.They are going to throw a party for Sam.Tatoeba #2979615 by jeedrek, translation #305640 by CN
- Sam, nie!Sam, no!Tatoeba #12359731 by arie, translation #1989070 by ddnktr
Example conversation
Two people are discussing a military exercise on the news.
- KrzysztofWidziałeś, jak ten Sam działa w praktyce?Did you see how that SAM works in practice?
- AnnaTak, ten Sam jest bardzo precyzyjny.Yes, that SAM is very precise.
- KrzysztofCzy ten Sam może zestrzelić drona?Can that SAM shoot down a drone?
- AnnaOczywiście, to jest główne zadanie tego systemu.Of course, that is the main task of this system.
Sources
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry sam.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sam, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
