snajper
/ˈsnaj.pɛr/masculine
The English word "sniper" is translated into Polish as snajper. Wiktionary also lists strzelec wyborowy.
Meaning: a person using long-range small arms for precise attacks from a concealed position (noun)
Ways to say it
| Polish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| snajper | /ˈsnaj.pɛr/ | masculine |
| strzelec wyborowy | /ˈstʂɛ.lɛt͡s vɘ.bɔˈrɔ.vɘ/ | masculine |
Both forms refer to a person using long-range small arms for precise attacks from a concealed position.
Which one should you use?
While snajper is the standard term, strzelec wyborowy is a more formal or technical term often used in military contexts to mean marksman or precision shooter.
How does it change in a sentence?
When the word snajper is the direct object of a sentence, such as in the phrase "I see the sniper", it changes to the form snajpera.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈsnaj.pɛr/. It has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In Polish, the word strzelec is used both for a 'shooter' and a 'forward' in a football match.
- The adjective wyborowy in strzelec wyborowy can also be used to describe high quality food or a 'choice' cut of meat.
- The word snajper did not come directly from English into Polish, but was borrowed from the Russian word сна́йпер.
Examples in context
- Generał potrzebuje wyjątkowego snajpera na misję.The general needs an exceptional sniper for the mission.
- Dawid to taki młody snajperzyk, ale bardzo celny!Dawid is such a young sniper, but very accurate!
- Snajper ukrył się na dachu.The sniper hid on the roof.
- Ten snajper jest bardzo skuteczny.This sniper is very effective.
- Widzieliśmy snajpera w oddali.We saw a sniper in the distance.
Example conversation
Two people are discussing a video game strategy.
- KatarzynaKrzysztof, czy widzisz tego snajpera?Krzysztof, do you see that sniper?
- KrzysztofTak, on jest na wieży.Yes, he is on the tower.
- KatarzynaMusimy go wyeliminować szybko.We must eliminate him quickly.
- KrzysztofJuż do niego biegnę.I am running to him already.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sniper” translations and entries snajper, strzelec wyborowy, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries snajper, strzelec, strzelec wyborowy, wyborowy, CC BY-SA 4.0.
