No. 11,818 in German
terrorüberfall
"Terrorüberfall" means "terrorist attack" or "terror raid" in English.
In a sentence
Der Terrorüberfall hat die Stadt in Angst versetzt.
The terrorist attack caused fear in the city.
The word "Terrorüberfall" is used here as a noun referring to an event that has significantly impacted the city emotionally.
Nach dem Terrorüberfall wurden die Sicherheitsmaßnahmen erhöht.
After the terrorist attack, security measures were increased.
In this example, "Terrorüberfall" stands for an act prompting changes, specifically related to security.
Ein dramatischer Terrorüberfall wurde in den Nachrichten diskutiert.
A dramatic terrorist attack was discussed in the news.
The usage of "Terrorüberfall" in this sentence contextualizes it as a subject of public and media attention.
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