Angrebet

Angrebet is a Danish noun meaning “the attack.” In everyday Danish, the word can describe any violent assault or offensive, and its definite form is used when the speaker or writer refers to a specific incident that is already known or has been previously mentioned. In journalistic writing and historical accounts, Angrebet often serves as a label for a particular event rather than a generic concept.

Linguistically, Angrebet is formed from the root angreb (an attack) with the definite article suffix -et. The related verb is angribe, meaning to attack, and the noun angreb is used for attacks in a generic sense. The definite form angrebet is used when the attack is identified within the context of the narrative.

In usage, Angrebet can function as a shorthand reference to a notable or newsworthy assault, acting as a narrative marker that signals a shift in focus to a specific incident. It is not tied to a single historical event, but rather serves as a linguistic tool to denote a concrete attack within various periods, from historical battles to contemporary security incidents, depending on context.

Cultural and media references may occasionally employ Angrebet as a title or thematic label for works addressing conflict, defense, or violence. In such cases, the definite article helps to convey a sense of immediacy and particularity. The term remains primarily a common noun in Danish, with its meaning clarified by surrounding information.