התקפה
hatkafa
The English word "attack" is translated into Hebrew as התקפה (hatkafa).
The noun התקפה refers to an attempt to cause damage, injury or death.
Meaning: attempt to cause damage, injury, or death (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
התקפה is a feminine noun. The plural form of התקפה is התקפות.
How do you pronounce it?
hatkafa
Did you know?
- The root of התקפה is used in the word תקיף to describe someone with an 'assertive' or 'firm' personality.
- The root ת-ק-ף is historically linked to the concept of 'clinging' or 'seizing' an opponent.
- In sports such as football or basketball, התקפה translates to 'offense' and refers to the act of scoring, devoid of any violent meaning.
Examples in context
- החוק מהווה התקפה על זכויות הצרכנים.This legislation constitutes a full-fledged attack on consumer rights.This sentence shows how to use התקפה to describe an attack on rights.Tatoeba #1846560 by MrShoval, translation #1762014 by darinmex
- אנחנו תחת התקפה!We're under attack!This sentence demonstrates the phrase "under attack" using התקפה.Tatoeba #1832728 by MrShoval, translation #1584582 by Biga
- חיל האוויר ביצע מתקפה מוצלחת בסוריה.The Air Force carried out a successful attack in Syria.
- אנחנו לא צריכים לתקוף אחד את השני, אנחנו יכולים לדבר בנועם.We don't need to attack each other, we can talk peacefully.
- הטרוריסטים ניסו לפגוע במוזיאון הלאומי.The terrorists attempted to attack the national museum.
- משתמשים בתוכנה זו לפגוע במערכת המחשבים.They use this software to harm the computer system.
- התקפה פתאומית היא תמיד קשה מאוד.hatkafah pit'omit hi tamid kasha me'od.A sudden attack is always very difficult.
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Example conversation
Two people are discussing a news report about a security incident.
- עידו Idoשמעת על התקפה שהייתה אתמול?Shama'ta al hatkafa she'hayta etmol?Did you hear about the attack that happened yesterday?
- נועה Noaכן, עידו, זה נשמע נורא.Ken, Ido, ze nishma nora.Yes, Ido, it sounds terrible.
- עידו Idoהאם היו פצועים בהתקפה?Ha'im hayu ptzu'im ba'hatkafa?Were there any injured in the attack?
- נועה Noaאני לא בטוחה, אני אבדוק.Ani lo betula, ani evdok.I'm not sure, I will check.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries התקפה, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
