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ambuscade in German

ambuscade in German is Hinterhalt, auflauern — ambuscade means a surprise attack set up to catch an enemy off guard.

ambuscade in German

Hinterhalt
noun
auflauern
verb
(dated) To lie in wait for, or to attack from a covert or lurking place; to waylay.

What does "ambuscade" mean?

  1. noun A surprise attack set up to catch an enemy off guard.
  2. noun The spot where soldiers hide before launching a surprise attack.
  3. noun A group of soldiers hiding in wait to launch a surprise attack.
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What is "ambuscade" in German?
"ambuscade" in German is Hinterhalt, auflauern. ambuscade means: A surprise attack set up to catch an enemy off guard.
Are there other ways to say "ambuscade" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "ambuscade": Hinterhalt, auflauern.
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