arson attack
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arson attack
A deliberately and unlawfully set fire intended to cause damage to buildings, vehicles, or other objects. It is a form of arson with criminal or political motivation.
Die Polizei ermittelt nach einem Brandanschlag auf ein bewohntes Haus.
The police are investigating after an arson attack on an occupied house.
'Brandanschlag' (arson attack) is a compound word made up of 'Brand' (fire) and 'Anschlag' (attack). So it literally describes an attack using fire.
Die Feuerwehr konnte den durch den Brandanschlag verursachten Schaden begrenzen.
The fire department was able to limit the damage caused by the arson attack.
In connection with 'Brandanschlag' (arson attack), the verb 'verüben' (to carry out/commit) is almost always used to describe the act being carried out. People also say that an arson attack is 'verhindert' (prevented).
Die Täter haben den Brandanschlag in der Nacht verübt.
The perpetrators carried out the arson attack during the night.
To name the target of the attack, you use the preposition 'auf' followed by the accusative.
Es gab einen Brandanschlag auf das Asylbewerberheim.
There was an arson attack on the asylum seekers' home.
attack / notice
'der Anschlag' and 'der Brandanschlag' both have to do with intentional violence or destruction. 'Anschlag' is a general word for a serious attack. 'Brandanschlag' is more specific: it means that someone deliberately sets a fire to cause damage, for example to a house or car. The words can be confused because a 'Brandanschlag' is a type of 'Anschlag'. If fire is the important means, you say 'Brandanschlag'. If you do not name the type of attack or it is not important, 'Anschlag' fits.
Am Abend untersucht die Polizei den Brandanschlag auf ein Wohnhaus.
In the evening, the police are investigating the arson attack on a residential building.
Bei dem Anschlag wurden mehrere Menschen verletzt.
Several people were injured in the attack.