noun
der Eingriff, -e
beavatkozás
Eine Handlung, bei der jemand in eine Situation oder in den Ablauf von etwas hineinwirkt und dadurch etwas verändert oder stoppt.
The German word "Eingriff" is a noun meaning "intervention" or "incision". It is composed of:
- Ein (a prefix meaning "in" or "into")
- Griff (meaning "grip" or "grasp")
So, "Eingriff" literally suggests "a taking hold/insertion" — commonly used to describe a medical or technical intervention.
Similar words:
- Intervention (Intervention)
- Maßnahme (measure, action)
- Operation (operation, surgery)
Differences:
- Eingriff usually implies a physical or direct intervention, especially in medical or technical contexts.
- Intervention is more general and can be non-physical.
- Maßnahme is broader, referring to any measure or step taken.
- Operation specifically refers to surgical procedures.
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Der Eingriff findet morgen statt.noun
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