Eingriff/ˈaɪ̯nˌɡʁɪf/intervention; operation; interference
Eingriff is a German noun that means intervention, operation, or interference. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌɡʁɪf/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Eingriffe".
Definitions
1.surgical operation or procedure(medicine)
a.an act of surgery or medical intervention
Nach dem Eingriff musste die Patientin zwei Tage im Krankenhaus bleiben.—After the operation, the patient had to stay in the hospital for two days.
2.intervention in a process or situation(general)
a.purposeful interference or involvement to change a situation
Der Eingriff des Staates in die Wirtschaft wurde kontrovers diskutiert.—The intervention of the state in the economy was discussed controversially.
3.unauthorized or forceful interference (usually negative)(juridical/rights)
a.violation or impairment of rights
Das Gesetz schützt vor Eingriffen in die Privatsphäre.—The law protects against intrusions into privacy.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Eingriff | die Eingriffe |
| Genitive | des Eingriffs | der Eingriffe |
| Dative | dem Eingriff | den Eingriffen |
| Accusative | den Eingriff | die Eingriffe |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Eingriff" mean in English?
- "Eingriff" means intervention, operation, or interference. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Eingriff"?
- "Eingriff" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌɡʁɪf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Eingriff" der, die, or das?
- "Eingriff" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Eingriff"?
- The plural of "Eingriff" is "Eingriffe".
- What part of speech is "Eingriff"?
- "Eingriff" is a noun in German.
