This is the 374th most frequent Ukrainian word.
атаку
"Attack."
The word 'атаку' is used in its literal meaning, referring to a military offensive.
Війська розпочали атаку на ворога.
The troops initiated an attack on the enemy.
Here, 'атаку' is used metaphorically to describe a verbal or critical offensive.
Він сприйняв критику як особисту атаку.
He perceived the criticism as a personal attack.
In this case, 'атака' is employed to depict an emotional outburst impacting someone deeply.