VERB
angreifen/ˈanˌɡʁaɪ̯fn̩/to attack; to affect; to touch
angreifen is a German verb that means to attack, to affect, or to touch. It is pronounced /ˈanˌɡʁaɪ̯fn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "griff an" and the past participle is "angegriffen".
Definitions
1.to attack physically or verbally(conflict, violence)
a.to assault or charge at someone or something
Die Soldaten griffen die Stadt an.—The soldiers attacked the city.
2.to affect or damage negatively(damage, negative impact)
a.to harm or weaken
Der starke Wind hat das Dach angegriffen.—The strong wind damaged the roof.
b.to put a strain on health or strength
Die Krankheit hat ihn sehr angegriffen.—The illness has greatly weakened him.
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 affect, or to touch. 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.
