NOUN
Eingriff/ˈaɪ̯nˌɡʁɪf/intervention; interference; procedure
Eingriff is a German noun that means intervention, interference, or procedure. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌɡʁɪf/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Eingriffe".
Definitions
1.an act of intervention, especially a medical or surgical operation(medicine/general)
a.a medical or surgical procedure
Der Arzt empfiehlt einen Eingriff am Herzen.—The doctor recommends a procedure on the heart.
2.an interference or intervention in a process or situation(general/figurative)
a.active involvement with an effect on a process/situation
Ein staatlicher Eingriff in die Wirtschaft kann notwendig sein.—Government intervention in the economy can be necessary.
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, interference, or procedure. 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.
