атака
ataka
The English word 'attack' is translated into Ukrainian as атака (ataka).
атака is a noun meaning an attempt to cause damage, injury or death. While атака refers to the noun, the action of performing an attack is typically expressed using the verbs нападати or атакувати.
Meaning: attempt to cause damage, injury, or death (noun)
Which one should you use?
Use the noun атака to name the event itself. To express the action of attacking, use verbs such as нападати or атакувати.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of атака is атаки. When using the word as a direct object in a sentence, use the accusative singular form атаку.
How do you pronounce it?
ataka
Did you know?
- The word атака entered the Ukrainian language via German 'Attacke' and French 'attaque' rather than directly from English.
- The verb form нападати (to attack) can be used metaphorically in Ukrainian to describe someone 'attacking' a piece of food with great enthusiasm.
- In Ukrainian military terminology, атака can be distinguished from штурм, where the latter specifically implies a storming of a fortified position.
Examples in context
- Це була успішна атака.This was a successful attack.This sentence shows how to use атака to describe a successful event.Tatoeba #6788635 by deniko, translation #5734668 by CM
- Йде атака на ваш замок.Your castle is under attack.This sentence demonstrates how to use атака to indicate someone is under attack.Tatoeba #8060738 by deniko, translation #4376777 by Lepotdeterre
- У мене була панічна атака.I had a panic attack.This sentence shows how to use атака in the context of a medical or psychological condition.Tatoeba #6035879 by deniko, translation #6033393 by CK
- Військові зупинили ворожий напад.The military repelled the enemy attack.
- Охорона відбила напад зловмисників.The security guard foiled the attackers' assault.
- Вони накинулися на мене з усіх боків.They attacked me from all sides.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Serhii and Iryna are discussing a historical battle.
- Сергій SerhiiКоли почалася перша атака?Koly pochalasya persha ataka?When did the first attack begin?
- Ірина IrynaАтака почалася рано вранці.Ataka pochalasya rano vrantsi.The attack started early in the morning.
- Сергій SerhiiВона була неочікуваною?Vona bula neo-chykuvanoю?Was it unexpected?
- Ірина IrynaТак, це була раптова атака.Tak, tse bula raptova ataka.Yes, it was a sudden attack.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries атака, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
