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bombardment
A military attack on a target with a large number of bombs, usually from aircraft or by artillery.
Die Bombardierung der Stadt im Krieg führte zu weitreichender Zerstörung.
The bombardment of the city during the war led to widespread destruction.
The noun 'die Bombardierung' (bombardment) is derived from the verb 'bombardieren' (to bombard). The ending '-ung' is a typical way in which German verbs become feminine nouns that describe an action or a process.
Die Bevölkerung wurde über die drohende Bombardierung informiert.
The population was informed about the impending bombardment.
The target of the attack is almost always indicated with the preposition 'von' and the dative. So you speak of the 'Bombardierung von' (bombardment of) a city or place.
Die Bombardierung von Guernica ist ein bekanntes historisches Ereignis.
The bombardment of Guernica is a well-known historical event.
In connection with 'Bombardierung' (bombardment), you often read about a 'schwere' (heavy), 'heftige' (intense), or 'gezielte' (targeted) bombardment. These adjectives describe the intensity or type of the attack.
Die heftige Bombardierung dauerte mehrere Nächte.
The intense bombardment lasted several nights.
attack
'der Angriff' and 'die Bombardierung' can both describe a military action against a target. 'Der Angriff' is the more general word. It can happen in many ways, for example with soldiers, vehicles, or weapons. 'Die Bombardierung' is more specific: a target is attacked with many bombs, usually from the air or by artillery. Learners may confuse the words because every bombardment is an attack. But not every attack is a bombardment. When bombs play the important role, 'Bombardierung' is the more precise word.
Die Bombardierung der Brücke dauerte mehrere Stunden.
The bombardment of the bridge lasted several hours.
Nach dem Angriff wurden die Bewohner in ein sicheres Gebiet gebracht.
After the attack, the residents were taken to a safe area.