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attack
A violent attack, often with a political or terrorist background, aimed at destruction or killing.
Bei dem Bombenanschlag auf den Bahnhof wurden mehrere Menschen verletzt.
Several people were injured in the bomb attack on the train station.
notice
A public notice, poster, or announcement that is attached to a wall or board.
Am schwarzen Brett der Universität hing ein Anschlag mit den Prüfungsterminen.
There was a notice with the exam dates on the university bulletin board.
touch / keystroke
The way a key on a keyboard instrument, such as a piano, or on a typewriter is struck.
Die Pianistin ist für ihren kräftigen und präzisen Anschlag bekannt.
The pianist is known for her strong and precise touch.
stop
A technical component that stops or limits the movement of another part at a specific point.
Der Türstopper dient als Anschlag, damit die Klinke nicht gegen die Wand schlägt.
The doorstop serves as a stop so that the handle doesn't hit the wall.
'Anschlag' comes from the verb 'anschlagen'. The different meanings of the verb, such as pinning a note to the wall or pressing a piano key, explain the different meanings of the noun.
Der Hausmeister hat die neuen Regeln am Eingang angeschlagen.
The caretaker posted the new rules at the entrance.
You can recognize the meaning of 'Anschlag' from the context. If it is about violence and politics, an attack is meant. In the context of information, such as 'schwarzes Brett' (bulletin board), it means a notice. In music or typing, it refers to the touch or striking of keys.
Die Polizei ermittelt wegen des Anschlags auf das Gebäude.
The police are investigating the attack on the building.
In the meaning 'Angriff' (attack), the verb 'verüben' (to carry out / perpetrate) is often used, which is very formal. The combinations 'einen Anschlag planen' (to plan an attack) and 'ein Anschlag auf jemanden/etwas' (an attack on someone/something) are also common.
Die Terrorgruppe hatte den Anschlag seit Monaten geplant.
The terrorist group had planned the attack for months.
When a notice is meant, the word is often found in connection with a place. A very typical combination is 'der Anschlag am schwarzen Brett' (the notice on the bulletin board).
Laut Anschlag am schwarzen Brett fällt die Vorlesung heute aus.
According to the notice on the bulletin board, today's lecture is canceled.
The meaning 'technical stopper' is used almost exclusively in technical language, such as in crafts or mechanical engineering. You will rarely hear this meaning in everyday life.
Der Anschlag verhindert, dass sich das Zahnrad zu weit dreht.
The stop prevents the gear from turning too far.
attack
Angriff is the general term for a violent hostile action. Anschlag usually refers to a planned act, often with a political or terrorist background, intended to kill people or destroy something. In reports like these, Anschlag is therefore more precise.
Die Zeitung berichtet von einem politisch motivierten Anschlag auf ein Regierungsgebäude.
The newspaper reports a politically motivated attack on a government building.
Die Zeitung berichtet von einem Angriff auf einen Militärposten.
The newspaper reports an attack on a military post.
