NOUN
Überfall/ˌyːbɐˈfal/attack; raid; assault
Überfall is a German noun that means attack, raid, or assault. It is pronounced /ˌyːbɐˈfal/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Überfälle".
Definitions
1.violent or sudden attack on people or property(crime, violence)
a.robbery or assault, especially using violence or threat
Der Überfall auf die Bank dauerte nur wenige Minuten.—The robbery at the bank lasted only a few minutes.
b.military or surprise attack
Die Soldaten bereiteten einen nächtlichen Überfall vor.—The soldiers prepared a night raid.
2.sudden onslaught or overwhelming action(figuratively)
a.unexpected, overwhelming visit or influx
Der plötzliche Überfall von Besuchern überraschte die Familie.—The sudden influx of visitors surprised the family.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Überfall | die Überfälle |
| Genitive | des Überfalls | der Überfälle |
| Dative | dem Überfall | den Überfällen |
| Accusative | den Überfall | die Überfälle |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Überfall" mean in English?
- "Überfall" means attack, raid, or assault. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Überfall"?
- "Überfall" is pronounced /ˌyːbɐˈfal/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Überfall" der, die, or das?
- "Überfall" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Überfall"?
- The plural of "Überfall" is "Überfälle".
- What part of speech is "Überfall"?
- "Überfall" is a noun in German.
