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
Derived from 'Terror' (terror) plus the adjectival suffix '-istisch'. 'Terror' originates from the Latin word 'terror' (great fear).
Memory Tips
This word is very similar to its English counterpart 'terroristic'. The '-istisch' ending is a common way to form adjectives in German, like '-istic' in English.