der Angreifer
Translation
attacker, assailant, aggressor, striker (sports)
Examples
Der Angreifer wurde von der Polizei gefasst.
The attacker was caught by the police.
Im Fußball ist er ein sehr guter Angreifer.
In football, he is a very good attacker (striker).
Grammar Patterns
((on sb./sth.)) attacker on sb./sth. The attacker on the bank was arrested.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Aggressor; Antonym: Verteidiger (defender)
Etymology
From the verb 'angreifen' (to attack). 'an-' (on, at) + 'greifen' (to grab, seize) + '-er' (agent suffix). Literally, 'one who grabs at'.
Memory Tips
An 'Angreifer' is someone who 'angreifen' (attacks). It can be a physical attacker or a striker in sports.