This is the 449th most frequent German word.
angriff
"Angriff" means "attack" in English.
In this sentence, 'Angriff' refers to a military assault or attack on a location or target.
Der Angriff auf die Burg begann bei Sonnenaufgang.
The attack on the castle began at sunrise.
In this context, 'Angriff' refers to a cyber attack or an intrusion into system security.
Die Sicherheitsmaßnahmen schützen vor Angriffen aus dem Internet.
The security measures protect against attacks from the internet.
Here, 'Angriff' is used metaphorically to describe a calculated move or strategy in a competition or game.