Angreifen
Example: Die Soldaten greifen die Burg am Morgen an.
Definition
"Angreifen" means to launch an attack or assault, especially in a historical or military context, such as soldiers attacking a castle in the morning. It involves initiating forceful action to overcome an opponent or enemy position.
Etymology
The German word "angreifen" comes from the prefix 'an-' meaning 'at' or 'on' and the verb 'greifen' meaning 'to grasp' or 'to seize.' It originally conveyed the idea of seizing something by force, which evolved into the modern sense of attacking or assaulting. Did you know? The word captures the dynamic action of reaching out to take or strike.
Learn to use this word actively
"Angreifen" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 208 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select German as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
