English–German
“attack” in German
How to say “attack” in German
“Attack” in German is Angriff.
A directed thrust that tries to break through an opponent's position, protection, or standing.
Example sentences with Angriff
Die Stadt verteidigte sich gegen einen Angriff.
The city defended itself against an attack.
Tips for using Angriff
- Angriff is masculine, with the forms der Angriff and die Angriffe in the plural.
Other German words for “attack”
Die Attacke kam völlig unerwartet.
The attack was completely unexpected.
Es gab einen Anschlag auf den Bahnhof.
There was an attack on the train station.
Der Hund fiel den Postboten an.
The dog attacked the mail carrier.
Gestern gab es einen Überfall auf das Juweliergeschäft.
Yesterday, there was an attack on the jewelry store.
Die Soldaten greifen die Burg an.
The soldiers are attacking the castle.
Gestern überfielen Räuber das kleine Geschäft.
Yesterday, robbers attacked the small shop.
Der Hund attackiert den Mann.
The dog attacks the man.