No. 2,956 in German
angriffskriegs
"Angriffskriegs" means "war of aggression" in English.
In a sentence
Der Angriffskrieg hat die Landschaft verwüstet.
The war of aggression has ravaged the landscape.
Here, 'Angriffskrieg' is used as a direct subject to describe the type of war ravaging the landscape.
Die Politiker diskutieren über die Konsequenzen eines Angriffskriegs.
The politicians are discussing the consequences of a war of aggression.
In this sentence, 'Angriffskrieg' takes the role of a genitive modifier, indicating the type of consequences being discussed.
Es ist wichtig, einen Angriffskrieg zu verhindern.
It is important to prevent a war of aggression.
Here, 'Angriffskrieg' serves as an object within the purpose clause, explaining what is being prevented.
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