der Anschlag
Translation
attack, assault, notice, stroke (keyboard)
Examples
Die Polizei verhinderte einen Anschlag.
The police prevented an attack.
Der Anschlag am schwarzen Brett ist neu.
The notice on the noticeboard is new.
Der Pianist hat einen sanften Anschlag.
The pianist has a gentle touch.
Grammar Patterns
an attack ((on sb./sth.)) ein Anschlag auf+4 There was an attack on the president.
a notice ((on sth.)) ein Anschlag an+3 The notice on the station is important.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Angriff (attack), Attentat (assassination attempt), Aushang (notice)
Etymology
From 'an-' (on, at) + 'Schlag' (a strike, a hit). Literally 'an on-strike' or 'a strike at'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'striking' a notice onto a board, or a terrorist 'striking' a target. The core idea is a 'strike'.