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German NOUN B2 Rank 9628

die Einmischung

interference

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die Einmischung

interference

Unwanted or unauthorized intervention in the affairs of other people or states. The term has a strongly negative connotation.

example

Ich verbitte mir jede Einmischung in meine privaten Angelegenheiten.

I will not tolerate any interference in my private affairs.

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Einmischung vs Eingriff

intervention / procedure

'der Eingriff' and 'die Einmischung' both describe someone getting involved in other people's affairs or processes. 'Eingriff' can be neutral, factual, or also critical, depending on the situation. 'Einmischung' almost always sounds negative and means that someone gets involved in other people's affairs in an unwanted way or without permission. Learners may confuse the words because both describe an act of intervening. If it is about an official measure, 'Eingriff' often fits. If someone pushes into private matters or other people's decisions without being asked, 'Einmischung' is a better fit.

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Einmischung

Maria fand die Einmischung ihrer Nachbarin in ihre Familienprobleme unangenehm.

Maria found her neighbor's interference in her family problems unpleasant.

Eingriff

Der Eingriff des Staates in den Markt wurde lange diskutiert.

The state's intervention in the market was debated for a long time.

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