Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A forceful attack in which someone physically threatens or assaults a person or group.
Natural examples
Ein Zeuge beobachtete die Attacke auf den Passanten.
A witness observed the attack on the passerby.
Nach der Attacke suchte die Familie einen sicheren Ort.
After the attack, the family sought a safe place.
Konnte die Wache die Attacke verhindern?
Could the guard prevent the attack?
Usage note
The target often follows auf with the accusative: eine Attacke auf jemanden. The plural is Attacken.
Mini-lesson: Attacke
A forceful attack in which someone physically threatens or assaults a person or group. The target often follows auf with the accusative: eine Attacke auf jemanden. The plural is Attacken.
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