angreifen/ˈanˌɡʁaɪ̯fn̩/to attack; to touch; to tackle (a task)
angreifen is a German verb that means to attack, to touch, or to tackle (a task). It is pronounced /ˈanˌɡʁaɪ̯fn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "griff an" and the past participle is "angegriffen".
Definitions
1.to attack someone or something physically or militarily(military/physical)
a.attack in a fight or war
Die Soldaten beschlossen, die feindliche Stellung anzugreifen.—The soldiers decided to attack the enemy position.
2.to criticize or challenge strongly(general/figurative)
a.to criticize somebody
Die Politikerin wurde wegen ihrer Entscheidung scharf angegriffen.—The politician was heavily criticized for her decision.
3.to touch or handle something, often cautiously or in wonder(touch/handle)
a.to touch (rare/dated, regionally used)
Bitte greifen Sie das Gemälde nicht an.—Please do not touch the painting.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | angreifen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | greife an |
| Present (du) | greifst an |
| Present (er/sie/es) | greift an |
| Preterite (ich) | griff an |
| Participle II | angegriffen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | griffe an |
| Imperative (singular) | greif an |
| Imperative (plural) | greift an |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "angreifen" mean in English?
- "angreifen" means to attack, to touch, or to tackle (a task). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "angreifen"?
- "angreifen" is pronounced /ˈanˌɡʁaɪ̯fn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "angreifen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "angreifen" is "angegriffen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "angreifen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "angreifen" becomes "griff an" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "angreifen"?
- "angreifen" is a verb in German.
