German Word · Intermediate
herfallen
to attack suddenly
Pronunciation: say herfallen
Meaning
to attack suddenly
Example
Er'marschierte mit einer riesigen Streitmacht in Böhmen ein und fiel über die Ländereien der Verbündeten des Königs her.
He invaded Bohemia with a massive army and began pillaging the territories of the King's allies.
Practice tips
- Practice herfallen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.