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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.
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Brandstiftung and Brandanschlag both involve a fire that was deliberately and unlawfully set. Brandstiftung refers primarily to the criminal act; Brandanschlag highlights the targeted attack on an object and its criminal or political motivation. The choice depends on which aspect is important.
Die Polizei wertet das gezielte Feuer am Rathaus als Brandanschlag.
The police classify the targeted fire at the town hall as an arson attack.
Die Polizei ermittelt wegen Brandstiftung an dem leer stehenden Lagerhaus.
The police are investigating arson at the vacant warehouse.
