träffsäkra

Träffsäkra is a Swedish adjective describing high accuracy or reliability in hitting a target, either literally in shooting and ballistics or metaphorically in statements and analyses. The term is formed from the roots träff (hit) and säker (secure, reliable). Its related noun form is träffsäkerhet, referring to the quality or probability of hitting the target.

The word is widely used in contexts where precision matters. In shooting sports, archery, and military or hunting terminology, it describes weapons, sights, or shooters that consistently hit their target: en träffsäker skytt, träffsäkra skott. In sports, it can describe players with precise finishing, such as en träffsäker anfallare. Beyond physical hitting, träffsäkra is used about statements, analyses, or predictions perceived as especially accurate: ett träffsäkert påstående, träffsäkra analyser.

Etymologically, the term underscores both skill and reliability rather than luck. It can characterize strategies or methods with a high success rate, as well as individual performance. Common synonyms or closely related concepts include exakt, precis, and träffsäker. The nuance of träffsäkra often implies repeatable effectiveness over multiple attempts, not merely a single fortunate hit.