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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSapeur
Pronunciation / Transliteration: sah-pœr
"Le sapeur a construit un pont pour l'armée."
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2 senses- 1
A military engineer responsible for the construction and demolition of fortifications, bridges, and other structures.
"The sapper worked tirelessly to ensure the bridge was secure before the troops crossed." - 2
A soldier who performs tasks related to military engineering, including the laying and clearing of mines.
"During the operation, the sapper was crucial in clearing the path of explosives."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'sapper' originates from the French word 'sappe', meaning 'to undermine' or 'to dig'. It was adopted into English in the late 17th century, referring to soldiers who dug trenches and tunnels, especially in siege warfare, evolving to encompass broader engineering roles in military contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Sapper" is said worldwide
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Sapeur
Transliteration: sah-pœr
"Le sapeur a construit un pont pour l'armée."
Pionier
Transliteration: pee-oh-neer
"Der Pionier hat die Brücke repariert."
Genio militare
Transliteration: jen-ee-oh mee-li-ta-re
"Il genio militare ha costruito una trincea."
Zapador
Transliteration: thah-pah-dor
"El zapador desactivó la mina."
Sapper
Transliteration: sah-per
"O sapper construiu uma ponte temporária."
सैपर
Transliteration: saipar
"सैपर ने पुल का निर्माण किया।"
工兵
Transliteration: gōng bīng
"工兵负责修建桥梁。"
공병
Transliteration: gongbyeong
"공병이 다리를 건설했습니다."
工兵
Transliteration: kōhei
"工兵が橋を建設しました。"
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