Angegriffenes

Angegriffenes is the attributive form of the past participle angegriffen (to attack) used as an adjective in German. It describes something that has been subjected to an attack or assault. It is not a standalone noun; it appears in noun phrases such as ein angegriffenes Gebiet or ein angegriffenes Gewebe.

Morphology and usage

In neuter singular phrases with an indefinite article, the form is angegriffenes, as in ein angegriffenes Gebiet. With a definite article, the form changes to das angegriffene Gebiet. In plural constructions, adjectives take the ending typically used for strong declension, for example angegriffene Gebiete, or die angegriffenen Gebiete after a definite article. The word can describe physical targets (Gebiet, Schloss, Gewebe) as well as abstract or metaphorical targets (System, Position, Argument).

Semantic scope

The term conveys that the described item has suffered an attack, damage, or incursion. It is common in military or security contexts but also appears in medical, cyber, legal, and political discussions when noting that a subject has been attacked or compromised. The nuance is neutral and descriptive, avoiding judgment about who conducted the attack.

Examples

- Das angegriffene Dorf musste evakuiert werden.

- Ein angegriffenes System erfordert sofortige Isolierung und Abwehrmaßnahmen.

- Die Verteidigungsstrategie konzentrierte sich auf den Schutz des angegriffenen Gebiets.

See also

Attributive adjectives in German grammar; participles used as adjectives; Wörterbuchformen von angegriffen.