This is the 9416th most frequent German word.
messerangriff
Knife attack.
Here 'messerangriff' is used as a noun to describe a specific event, emphasizing its impact.
Der Messerangriff erschütterte die kleine Gemeinde.
The knife attack shook the small community.
In this sentence, 'messerangriff' functions as a noun indicating a past occurrence integral to the narrative.
Nach dem Messerangriff wurde der Täter schnell gefasst.
After the knife attack, the perpetrator was swiftly apprehended.
The usage of 'messerangriff' here highlights an ongoing investigation into an incident.