No. 2,981 in German
attacken
"Attacken" in German means "attacks" or "sudden assaults," often referring to physical or emotional outbursts.
In a sentence
Nach langen Attacken durch Reitergruppen gab die Burg schließlich auf.
After prolonged attacks by groups of riders, the castle finally surrendered.
The term 'Attacken' here is used in the plural form to indicate repeated military assaults against the castle.
Der Arzt erklärte, dass soziale Attacken auf das Selbstwertgefühl die psychische Gesundheit beeinflussen können.
The doctor explained that social attacks on self-esteem can affect mental health.
In this sentence, 'Attacken' is used metaphorically to refer to verbal or emotional confrontations targeting someone's self-esteem.
Wir mussten uns gegen digitale Attacken auf unsere Netzwerke verteidigen.
We had to defend ourselves against digital attacks on our networks.
Here, 'Attacken' describes hostile actions in a digital context, such as hacking or cyberattacks, emphasizing its applicability to modern technological scenarios.
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