saber

• Substantiv, das eine Hieb- und Stichwaffe mit meist leicht gekrümmter Klinge bezeichnet, historisch vor allem als Kavallerie- und Fechtwaffe verwendet.

A noun referring to a type of sword, typically with a curved blade, used in fencing or historically as a cavalry weapon.

1. B2formal

   A lightweight fencing sword with a V-shaped blade and a slightly curved guard, used in modern sport fencing.

   Säbel

   • The fencer won the match using a saber.
   • He practiced his saber technique for hours.
   • Saber fencing requires quick reflexes and precision.

2. Military swordB2formal

   A heavy, curved sword with a thick back, historically used by cavalry soldiers.

   Säbel

   • The cavalry officer drew his saber and charged.
   • The museum displayed a 19th-century cavalry saber.
   • He polished the antique saber until it shone.

   Synonymecavalry sword

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um auszudrücken, dass man Wissen oder Informationen über etwas besitzt oder sich eines Fakts oder einer Situation bewusst ist.

A verb used to express the act of having knowledge or information about something, or to be aware of a fact or situation.

1. Cut or injure with a saberC1formal

   To strike, cut, or wound someone using a saber, a type of curved sword.

   Mit dem Säbel hauen

   • The cavalryman sabered his opponent during the charge.
   • He was sabered in the arm during the duel.
   • The soldier sabered through the enemy's defenses.

   Synonymecutgashhackslashwound

2. Kill with a saberC1formal

   To cause death by using a saber as a weapon.

   Mit dem Säbel töten

   • The knight sabered the dragon in the final battle.
   • He was sabered in the heat of combat.
   • The general ordered his men to saber the fleeing enemies.