surprise attack
der Überraschungsangriff, die Überraschungsangriffe
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surprise attack
An attack that begins unexpectedly and without warning, so that the target cannot respond or can respond only with difficulty.
Die Soldaten konnten den Überraschungsangriff zunächst nicht abwehren.
The soldiers were initially unable to repel the surprise attack.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Überraschungsangriffe |
| genitive | des Überraschungsangriffes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Überraschungsangriff | die Überraschungsangriffe |
| accusative | den Überraschungsangriff | die Überraschungsangriffe |
| dative | dem Überraschungsangriff | den Überraschungsangriffen |
| genitive | des Überraschungsangriffes des Überraschungsangriffs | der Überraschungsangriffe |
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'Überraschungsangriff' (surprise attack) is made up of 'Überraschung' (surprise) and 'Angriff' (attack). It therefore refers to an attack whose beginning takes the target by surprise.
Der Überraschungsangriff begann in den frühen Morgenstunden.
The surprise attack began in the early hours of the morning.
Verbs such as 'starten' (to launch), 'durchführen' (to carry out), 'vorbereiten' (to prepare), and 'abwehren' (to repel) are often used with 'Überraschungsangriff' (surprise attack). The word is especially often associated with military units or the country being attacked.
Die Armee bereitete den Überraschungsangriff monatelang vor.
The army prepared the surprise attack for months.
'Überraschungsangriff' (surprise attack) mainly belongs to military and political reporting. The word frequently appears in news reports about wars, conflicts, and historical events.
Nach dem Überraschungsangriff berief die Regierung eine Krisensitzung ein.
After the surprise attack, the government called an emergency meeting.
