Angreifer
The German word for "raider" is Angreifer.
Angreifer refers to one who engages in a raid. While it can be used for a raider, it is a general term that focuses more on the act of attacking rather than specifically on the act of looting or pillaging.
Meaning: one who engages in a raid (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the verb angreifen (to attack) and the suffix -er (one who does something).
Which one should you use?
While Angreifer is a general term for an attacker or raider, other words may be more specific to certain types of raids: Plünderer can be used for a raider and Überfalltäter is another alternative. Other related terms include Bandit (bandit), Dieb (thief), Verbrecher (criminal) and Raubtier (predator).
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular form is Angreifer. The feminine form is Angreiferin. The plural form remains Angreifer, which is the same as the masculine singular.
Did you know?
- In German sports terminology, an Angreifer is the standard term for a 'forward' or 'attacker' in football or hockey, rather than a violent raider.
- A Raubritter was a historical 'robber knight' who raided merchants and travelers. These figures are staples of German folklore and romantic literature.
- The noun Raub can mean both 'robbery' and 'prey'. This means the same word is used for the thing a human raider steals and the animal a predator catches.
Examples in context
- Der Angreifer kam mitten in der Nacht.The raider came in the middle of the night.
- Wir konnten den Angreifer nicht rechtzeitig sehen.We could not see the raider in time.
- Ein einsamer Angreifer wurde am Waldrand entdeckt.A lone raider was discovered at the edge of the forest.
Example conversation
Lukas and Sarah are playing a strategy video game.
- LukasPass auf, Sarah, ein Angreifer nähert sich!Watch out, Sarah, a raider is approaching!
- SarahWo ist der Angreifer genau?Where exactly is the raider?
- LukasEr kommt von Norden auf uns zu.He is coming at us from the north.
- SarahIch werde ihn sofort stoppen.I will stop him immediately.
