ambush in German
ambush in German is Hinterhalt, einen Hinterhalt legen, aus dem Hinterhalt angreifen — ambush means a surprise attack launched from a hidden position.
ambush in German
Hinterhalt
The act of concealing oneself and lying in wait to attack or kill by surprise.
einen Hinterhalt legen
(transitive) To station in ambush with a view to surprise an enemy.
aus dem Hinterhalt angreifen
(transitive) To attack by ambush; to waylay.
What does "ambush" mean?
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noun A surprise attack launched from a hidden position.
"The patrol walked straight into an ambush on the mountain road."
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verb To hide and wait for someone in order to attack them by surprise.
"Guerrilla fighters ambushed the convoy at the bridge."
ambush in a sentence
- The patrol walked straight into an ambush on the mountain road.
- Rebels set up an ambush along the only route through the valley.
- Guerrilla fighters ambushed the convoy at the bridge.
- She felt ambushed by the reporter's question at the press conference.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "ambush" in German?
"ambush" in German is Hinterhalt, einen Hinterhalt legen, aus dem Hinterhalt angreifen. ambush means: A surprise attack launched from a hidden position.
How do you use "ambush" in a sentence?
Example: "The patrol walked straight into an ambush on the mountain road." In German, "ambush" is Hinterhalt, einen Hinterhalt legen, aus dem Hinterhalt angreifen.
Are there other ways to say "ambush" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "ambush": Hinterhalt, einen Hinterhalt legen, aus dem Hinterhalt angreifen.
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