NOUN

Anschlag/ˈanˌʃlaːk/attack; notice; impact

Anschlag is a German noun that means attack, notice, or impact. It is pronounced /ˈanˌʃlaːk/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Anschläge".

Definitions

1.violent act intended to harm people, especially for political reasons(crime/politics)

a.terrorist or criminal attack

Die Polizei verhinderte mehrere Anschläge auf Politiker.The police prevented several attacks on politicians.

2.public notice or posted announcement(notice/information)

a.official or public written notice displayed in a place

Am schwarzen Brett hängen mehrere Anschläge zu Veranstaltungen.There are several notices about events on the bulletin board.

3.act of contacting or striking (e.g. a key, button, or other mechanical part)(mechanics/technology)

a.action of pressing or hitting something (in technical or mechanical contexts)

Die Tastatur ist auf 10 Millionen Anschläge getestet.The keyboard is tested for 10 million keystrokes.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Anschlagdie Anschläge
Genitivedes Anschlagsder Anschläge
Dativedem Anschlagden Anschlägen
Accusativeden Anschlagdie Anschläge

Frequently asked questions

What does "Anschlag" mean in English?
"Anschlag" means attack, notice, or impact. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Anschlag"?
"Anschlag" is pronounced /ˈanˌʃlaːk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Anschlag" der, die, or das?
"Anschlag" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Anschlag"?
The plural of "Anschlag" is "Anschläge".
What part of speech is "Anschlag"?
"Anschlag" is a noun in German.

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