English–German

“assassination attempt” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈatn̩ˌtaːt/

Example

Das Attentat auf den Politiker scheiterte.

The assassination attempt on the politician failed.

Illustration for Attentat (assassination attempt)

How to say “assassination attempt” in German

“Assassination attempt” in German is Attentat.

A deliberate attack focused on one person, with the intended outcome of killing or seriously injuring that person, whether or not it succeeds.

Full entry for Attentat: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Attentat

Bei dem Attentat wurden mehrere Passanten verletzt.

Several passers-by were injured in the assassination attempt.

Tips for using Attentat

  • The related word Anschlag has a broader range and can name attacks on places or infrastructure, while Attentat normally centers on an individual target.

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