Angreifen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Angreifen" is used as verb with the meaning of "attack", "assault" or "assail".

Essential properties of "angreifen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: angreifen
Simple past: griff an
Participle: angegriffen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "angreifen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To attack or assault"

Definition: "To attack or assault someone or something physically or verbally."
Translation(s): attack, assault, assail
Synonym(s): attackieren, überfallen, anfallen
Antonym(s): verteidigen
Related word(s): Angriff, Attacke, Offensive

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Soldaten griffen die feindliche Stellung an.The soldiers attacked the enemy position.
Der Hund griff den Einbrecher sofort an.The dog immediately attacked the burglar.
Die Opposition griff die Regierung wegen ihrer Politik scharf an.The opposition sharply attacked the government over its policies.

2.) "To tackle a problem or task"

Definition: "To start working on something or to tackle a problem or task."
Translation(s): tackle, address, approach, start on
Synonym(s): in Angriff nehmen, sich an etwas machen, beginnen
Related word(s): anfangen, starten, einleiten

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen das Problem sofort angreifen.We must tackle the problem immediately.
Sie griff die Aufgabe mit großem Enthusiasmus an.She approached the task with great enthusiasm.
Lass uns die Renovierung am Wochenende angreifen.Let's start on the renovation this weekend.

3.) "In sports, to go on the offensive"

Definition: "In sports, to initiate an offensive play against the opposing team."
Translation(s): attack, go on the offensive, make an attack
Synonym(s): vorstoßen, offensiv spielen
Antonym(s): verteidigen
Related word(s): Angriffsspiel, Offensive, Vorstoß

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Mannschaft begann in der zweiten Halbzeit stärker anzugreifen.The team started to attack more strongly in the second half.
Der Stürmer griff das gegnerische Tor immer wieder an.The striker repeatedly attacked the opposing goal.
Wir müssen mehr angreifen, um das Spiel zu gewinnen.We need to attack more to win the game.

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