English–German
“assault” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈyːbɐˌgʁɪf/
Example
Bei der Demo kam es zu einem Übergriff auf einen Journalisten.
At the demonstration, there was an assault on a journalist.
How to say “assault” in German
“Assault” in German is Übergriff.
A line is crossed into another person's space, rights, or role, with the result felt as an attack or abuse of power.
Example sentences with Übergriff
Es gab Hinweise auf einen Übergriff auf die Privatsphäre.
There were signs of an invasion of privacy.
Tips for using Übergriff
- German often uses Angriff for a direct attack, whereas Übergriff emphasizes an unauthorized or harmful crossing of a boundary.