terroristisch
Translation
terrorist, terroristic
Examples
Ein terroristischer Anschlag wurde geplant.
A terrorist attack was planned.
Die Regierung bekämpft terroristische Gruppen.
The government is fighting terrorist groups.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + ((noun)) (modifies a noun) A terrorist attack was prevented.
Similar Words
extremistisch (extremist), gewalttätig (violent)
Etymology
From 'Terror' (terror) + the adjective-forming suffix '-istisch'. 'Terror' comes from Latin 'terror' (great fear).
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English 'terroristic'. The German suffix '-istisch' corresponds to the English '-istic'.