sayeret

1 9.9

A small elite Israeli military unit that does secret, dangerous missions like finding information and rescuing hostages

noun
/sɑːˈjɛrɛt/

Jargon

: sayeret

The Israeli military deployed a sayeret to gather intelligence behind enemy lines.

Examples

During the operation, the sayeret rescued several hostages without being detected.
Only the best soldiers are selected for the prestigious sayeret units.
The sayeret is known for its rigorous training.
Many consider the sayeret to be the best in the world.
During the operation, the sayeret rescued several hostages without being detected.
The Israeli military deployed a sayeret to gather intelligence behind enemy lines.
Only the best soldiers are selected for the prestigious sayeret units.

Compounds

Sayeret Mat'kal

9.9

A top Israeli special forces unit that rescues hostages and gathers information

Surface Forms

sayeret singular

sayerets plural

Etymology

Sayeret comes from the Hebrew root sayar, which means 'to scout' or 'patrol'. That's why a sayeret is an elite military team that scouts for information, works behind enemy lines, and carries out rescue missions.