No. 449 in German
angriff
"Angriff" means "attack" in English.
In a sentence
Der Angriff auf die Burg begann bei Sonnenaufgang.
The attack on the castle began at sunrise.
In this sentence, 'Angriff' refers to a military assault or attack on a location or target.
Der Schachspieler plante einen geschickten Angriff, um die Verteidigung des Gegners zu durchbrechen.
The chess player planned a clever attack to break through the opponent's defense.
Here, 'Angriff' is used metaphorically to describe a calculated move or strategy in a competition or game.
Die Sicherheitsmaßnahmen schützen vor Angriffen aus dem Internet.
The security measures protect against attacks from the internet.
In this context, 'Angriff' refers to a cyber attack or an intrusion into system security.
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