Spetsnaz

Pronunciation: /spɛts.nɑz/

Definitions of spetsnaz

noun a Russian special forces unit known for their elite training and operations

Example Sentences

A1 Spetsnaz is a special forces unit in Russia.

A2 The Spetsnaz soldiers are highly trained in combat tactics.

B1 The Spetsnaz unit was deployed on a covert mission.

B2 Spetsnaz operatives are known for their elite skills in hand-to-hand combat.

C1 The Spetsnaz group successfully completed the rescue operation.

C2 The Spetsnaz team is considered one of the most formidable special forces units in the world.

Examples of spetsnaz in a Sentence

formal The Spetsnaz unit is known for their specialized training and expertise in various combat situations.

informal I heard the Spetsnaz are like the Russian version of Navy SEALs.

slang Those Spetsnaz dudes are hardcore, they don't mess around.

figurative Her determination was like that of a Spetsnaz soldier, unwavering and focused on the mission.

Grammatical Forms of spetsnaz

• past tense: spetsnaz'd
• plural: spetsnaz
• comparative: more spetsnaz
• superlative: most spetsnaz
• present tense: spetsnaz
• future tense: will spetsnaz
• perfect tense: have spetsnaz'd
• continuous tense: is spetsnaz'ing
• singular: spetsnaz
• positive degree: spetsnaz
• infinitive: to spetsnaz
• gerund: spetsnaz'ing
• participle: spetsnaz'd

Origin and Evolution of spetsnaz

First Known Use: 1949 year

Language of Origin: Russian

Story behind the word: The word 'spetsnaz' originated in the Soviet Union as a shortened form of 'Voyska Spetsialnogo Naznacheniya' which translates to 'Special Purpose Forces'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to special forces units in the Soviet military, 'spetsnaz' has since become a widely recognized term for elite special forces units in various countries around the world.