die Aggression
Translation
aggression, attack, hostility
Examples
Seine Aggression ist ein Problem.
His aggression is a problem.
Der Hund zeigt keine Aggression.
The dog shows no aggression.
Grammar Patterns
Aggression ((against sb./sth.)) aggression against sb./sth. His aggression against strangers is frightening.
an act ((of aggression)) an act of aggression That was a clear act of aggression.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Angriff (attack), die Feindseligkeit (hostility); Antonyms: die Friedfertigkeit (peacefulness)
Etymology
From Latin 'aggressio' (an attack), derived from 'ad-' (to) + 'gradi' (to step). It's an international word.
Memory Tips
This word is a direct cognate with 'aggression' in English, which simplifies learning it.