die Messerattacke
Translation
knife attack, stabbing
Examples
Die Polizei untersucht die Messerattacke.
The police are investigating the knife attack.
Er wurde Opfer einer Messerattacke.
He became the victim of a knife attack.
Grammar Patterns
((Opfer einer Messerattacke)) with genitive of possession Er wurde Opfer einer Messerattacke.
Similar Words
Messerangriff (knife assault)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Messer' (knife) and 'Attacke' (attack).
Memory Tips
Break it down into its English cognates: 'Messer' (knife) + 'Attacke' (attack). A very direct and literal compound.