der Überfall, ¨-e
robbery
Eine plötzliche gewaltsame Aktion, bei der jemand andere Menschen angreift, um ihnen zu schaden oder etwas zu stehlen.
The German word "Überfall" is a noun that means "raid" or "attack". It is composed of the prefix "über" meaning "over" or "upon" and the noun "Fall", which translates to "fall" or "case". "Überfall" typically refers to a sudden or unexpected assault, often with the intent to steal or cause harm.
Similar words in German include "Angriff" (attack) and "Überraschungsangriff" (surprise attack).
The difference is that "Überfall" often connotes a sudden and violent act aimed at individuals or properties, while "Angriff" can refer to any type of assault, military or otherwise, and may not necessarily imply theft or suddenness.
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Examples
Der Überfall ereignete sich nachts.noun
The robbery occurred at night.
Gestern gab es einen Überfall in der Innenstadt.noun
Yesterday there was a robbery in the city center.
Die Polizei sucht Zeugen des Überfalls.noun
The police are looking for witnesses to the robbery.
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