der Eingriff
procedure
A medical treatment on the body, especially a surgical one.
EXAMPLE
Der Patient erholt sich gut von dem kleinen chirurgischen Eingriff.
The patient is recovering well from the small surgical procedure.
der Eingriff
intervention / procedure
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Meanings
der Eingriff
intervention
An action that intervenes in existing rights, conditions, or processes and changes or disrupts them.
EXAMPLE
Das neue Überwachungsgesetz ist ein schwerwiegender Eingriff in die Privatsphäre der Bürger.
The new surveillance law is a serious intervention in citizens' privacy.
der Eingriff
intervention
A technical change or manipulation of a device or system.
EXAMPLE
Jeder eigenmächtige Eingriff in die Maschine führt zum Erlöschen der Garantie.
Any unauthorized intervention in the machine will void the warranty.
Usage tips
Word structure
The word 'Eingriff' (intervention/procedure) is derived from the verb 'eingreifen' (to intervene). It literally describes the action of 'reaching into' something and thereby changing it, whether it is a body, a right, or a technical system.
EXAMPLE
Der Arzt erklärte, dass der Eingriff notwendig sei.
The doctor explained that the procedure was necessary.
Fixed preposition
'Eingriff' (intervention) is very often used with the preposition 'in' followed by the accusative. This construction describes what the action affects.
EXAMPLE
Naturschützer kritisieren den Eingriff in das Ökosystem des Flusses.
Conservationists criticize the intervention in the river's ecosystem.
Typical collocations
In a medical context, 'Eingriff' (procedure) is often combined with adjectives such as 'chirurgisch' (surgical), 'operativ' (operative), 'klein' (small), or 'groß' (major). A typical action is to 'sich einem Eingriff unterziehen' (to undergo a procedure).
EXAMPLE
Sie muss sich morgen einem kleinen chirurgischen Eingriff unterziehen.
She has to undergo a small surgical procedure tomorrow.
Typical collocations
In a legal or political context, typical combinations are 'ein schwerwiegender Eingriff' (a serious intervention), 'ein unzulässiger Eingriff' (an unlawful intervention), or 'ein Eingriff in die Grundrechte' (an intervention in fundamental rights).
EXAMPLE
Das Gericht prüft, ob das Gesetz einen Eingriff in die Pressefreiheit darstellt.
The court is examining whether the law constitutes an intervention in freedom of the press.
Compare with
Eingriff vs Behandlung
treatment
Behandlung encompasses medical care as a whole and can consist of various measures. An Eingriff, by contrast, is a single, clearly defined medical procedure performed on the body, often an operation. An Eingriff can therefore be part of a longer Behandlung.
Eingriff
Der Eingriff am verletzten Knie dauert etwa eine Stunde.
The procedure on the injured knee takes about an hour.
Behandlung
Die Behandlung des verletzten Knies dauert mehrere Wochen.
Treatment of the injured knee takes several weeks.
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