NOUN
Offensive/ɔfɛnˈziːvə/offensive (military attack); offensive (initiative)
Offensive is a German noun that means offensive (military attack) or offensive (initiative). It is pronounced /ɔfɛnˈziːvə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Offensiven".
Definitions
1.a planned large-scale attack against an enemy(military)
a.a military operation with the intent to attack
Die Armee startete eine Offensive im Norden.—The army launched an offensive in the north.
2.a coordinated and purposeful campaign or initiative(figurative, initiative)
a.an energetic attempt to achieve a particular aim
Die Regierung kündigte eine Offensive gegen Steuerbetrug an.—The government announced an offensive against tax evasion.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Offensive | die Offensiven |
| Genitive | der Offensive | der Offensiven |
| Dative | der Offensive | den Offensiven |
| Accusative | die Offensive | die Offensiven |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Offensive" mean in English?
- "Offensive" means offensive (military attack) or offensive (initiative). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Offensive"?
- "Offensive" is pronounced /ɔfɛnˈziːvə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Offensive" der, die, or das?
- "Offensive" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Offensive"?
- The plural of "Offensive" is "Offensiven".
- What part of speech is "Offensive"?
- "Offensive" is a noun in German.
