NOUN
Angriff/ˈanˌɡʁɪf/attack; assault; offensive
Angriff is a German noun that means attack, assault, or offensive. It is pronounced /ˈanˌɡʁɪf/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Angriffe".
Definitions
1.an organized attempt to defeat or overcome an opponent or enemy(military or sports)
a.a deliberate act of attacking in battle or a game
Der Angriff auf das gegnerische Tor war erfolgreich.—The attack on the opposing team’s goal was successful.
b.a military offensive
Der Angriff begann im Morgengrauen.—The attack began at dawn.
2.a deliberate criticism or hostile action(figurativer Sprachgebrauch)
a.verbal or written criticism
Sein Kommentar war ein Angriff auf meine Arbeit.—His comment was an attack on my work.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Angriff | die Angriffe |
| Genitive | des Angriffes | der Angriffe |
| Dative | dem Angriff | den Angriffen |
| Accusative | den Angriff | die Angriffe |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Angriff" mean in English?
- "Angriff" means attack, assault, or offensive. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Angriff"?
- "Angriff" is pronounced /ˈanˌɡʁɪf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Angriff" der, die, or das?
- "Angriff" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Angriff"?
- The plural of "Angriff" is "Angriffe".
- What part of speech is "Angriff"?
- "Angriff" is a noun in German.
