German Conversation · Level 24
90 words
German word
attackieren
Pronunciation
IPA/ataˈkiːʁən/
Meaning
- verbattack
Example
Der Hund attackiert den Mann.
The dog attacks the man.
More examples
Die Redaktion attackierte den Vorschlag in einem Kommentar.
The editorial team attacked the proposal in a commentary.
Core concept
A force is directed at a person, thing, position, or viewpoint, whether through violence, military action, or pointed words.
Common phrases
einen Server attackieren
attack a server
jemanden öffentlich attackieren
attack someone publicly
mit Worten attackieren
attack with words
Similar words
angreifen: To use force against a person, thing, position, or viewpoint.
überfallen: To ambush someone for a violent assault or robbery.
kritisieren: To strongly condemn someone's actions, conduct, or views in words.
anfallen: To suddenly attack someone, often without warning.
Definition in German
jemanden oder etwas mit körperlicher Gewalt, durch militärische Aktion oder durch scharfe Worte angreifen
Word origin
German attackieren was borrowed from French attaquer, which came through Italian attaccare; its deeper origin is uncertain.
Usage tips
- Attackieren takes an accusative object, as in "jemanden attackieren", and the object may be a person, an institution, or an opinion.