der Raubzug
Translation
raid, foray, pillage
Examples
Die Wikinger unternahmen viele Raubzüge.
The Vikings undertook many raids.
Der Raubzug der Diebe war gut geplant.
The thieves' raid was well planned.
Grammar Patterns
to undertake/carry out a raid einen Raubzug unternehmen/machen The Vikings undertook many raids.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Überfall (attack), die Plünderung (plunder)
Etymology
Composed of 'Raub' (robbery) and 'Zug' (procession, move). Literally a 'robbery procession'.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'train' (Zug) of robbers on a 'robbery' (Raub) mission.