die Attacke
Translation
attack, assault, fit, seizure
Examples
Der Feind startete eine Attacke.
The enemy launched an attack.
Er erlitt eine schwere Asthma-Attacke.
He suffered a severe asthma attack.
Grammar Patterns
an attack ((on sb./sth.)) eine Attacke auf j-n/et4 The lion launched an attack on the zebra.
an attack ((against sb./sth.)) eine Attacke gegen j-n/et4 That was an attack against the freedom of the press.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Angriff, Überfall; Antonyms: Verteidigung (defense)
Etymology
From French 'attaque', cognate with the English word 'attack'.
Memory Tips
It sounds almost identical to 'attack'. Just remember the German spelling and 'die' article.