das Eingreifen, -
intervention
Etwas tun, um eine Lage zu ändern oder zu helfen, wenn etwas nicht gut läuft.
The German word "eingreifen" is a verb that means "to intervene" or "to step in". It is constructed from the prefix "ein" (into) and the verb "greifen" (to grab or to grasp). Therefore, "eingreifen" essentially conveys the idea of taking action or making a move into a situation.
Similar words in German include:
- "Intervenieren" (to intervene),
- "einschreiten" (to step in or to take action),
- "sich einmischen" (to meddle or to interfere).
Differences:
- "Intervenieren" is a more formal term often used in the context of political or diplomatic interventions.
- "Einschreiten" implies taking decisive action, often in a policing or authoritative manner.
- "Sich einmischen" can have a negative connotation, suggesting interfering in matters that may not necessarily concern the person taking action.
"Eingreifen" generally carries a neutral to positive connotation of constructive intervention.
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Examples
Ein schnelles Eingreifen ist erforderlich, um das Problem zu lösen.noun
A quick intervention is necessary to solve the problem.
Sein schnelles Eingreifen hat vielen Menschen geholfen.noun
His quick intervention helped many people.
Schnelles Eingreifen kann die Situation verbessern.noun
Quick intervention can improve the situation.
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