This is the 2981st most frequent German word.
attacken
"Attacken" in German means "attacks" or "sudden assaults," often referring to physical or emotional outbursts.
The term 'Attacken' here is used in the plural form to indicate repeated military assaults against the castle.
Nach langen Attacken durch Reitergruppen gab die Burg schließlich auf.
After prolonged attacks by groups of riders, the castle finally surrendered.
In this sentence, 'Attacken' is used metaphorically to refer to verbal or emotional confrontations targeting someone's self-esteem.
Der Arzt erklärte, dass soziale Attacken auf das Selbstwertgefühl die psychische Gesundheit beeinflussen können.
The doctor explained that social attacks on self-esteem can affect mental health.
Here, 'Attacken' describes hostile actions in a digital context, such as hacking or cyberattacks, emphasizing its applicability to modern technological scenarios.