No. 9,416 in German
messerangriff
Knife attack.
In a sentence
Der Messerangriff erschütterte die kleine Gemeinde.
The knife attack shook the small community.
Here 'messerangriff' is used as a noun to describe a specific event, emphasizing its impact.
Nach dem Messerangriff wurde der Täter schnell gefasst.
After the knife attack, the perpetrator was swiftly apprehended.
In this sentence, 'messerangriff' functions as a noun indicating a past occurrence integral to the narrative.
Die Polizei untersucht die Umstände des Messerangriffs.
The police are investigating the circumstances of the knife attack.
The usage of 'messerangriff' here highlights an ongoing investigation into an incident.
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