der Raketenangriff
Translation
rocket attack, missile strike
Examples
Die Stadt erlebte einen schweren Raketenangriff.
The city experienced a heavy rocket attack.
Der Raketenangriff verursachte große Schäden.
The rocket attack caused great damage.
Grammar Patterns
a rocket attack ((on sth.)) a rocket attack on sth. There was a rocket attack on the capital city.
Similar Words
Luftangriff (air strike), Bombenangriff (bombing raid)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Rakete' (rocket) and 'Angriff' (attack).
Memory Tips
Literally 'rocket attack'. Breaking it down into its two parts makes the meaning clear.