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conquest
The violent capture and takeover of control over foreign territory, a city, or a country by military force.
Die Eroberung der Festung war ein entscheidender Wendepunkt im Krieg.
The conquest of the fortress was a decisive turning point in the war.
conquest
In a figurative sense, the winning of a person's affection, love, or heart.
Mit seinem Charme und seiner Aufmerksamkeit war die Eroberung ihres Herzens nur eine Frage der Zeit.
With his charm and attentiveness, the conquest of her heart was only a matter of time.
conquest
The successful overcoming of a major challenge, such as reaching a mountain summit or mastering a difficult task.
Die erste Eroberung des Mount Everest war eine historische Leistung.
The first conquest of Mount Everest was a historic achievement.
'Die Eroberung' (conquest) is the noun form of the verb 'erobern' (to conquer). All meanings of the noun (military, romantic, athletic) also exist with the verb.
Die Armee eroberte die feindliche Stadt.
The army conquered the enemy city.
You can almost always recognize which meaning is intended from the genitive attribute that follows 'Eroberung' (conquest): 'die Eroberung einer Stadt' (the conquest of a city, military), 'die Eroberung eines Herzens' (the conquest of a heart, romantic), or 'die Eroberung eines Gipfels' (the conquest of a summit, achievement).
Die Eroberung der Burg dauerte mehrere Wochen.
The conquest of the castle took several weeks.
In the military sense, 'Eroberung' (conquest) is often used in a historical context to describe the capture of territories or cities in wars.
Die Eroberung Konstantinopels im Jahr 1453 markiert für viele Historiker das Ende des Mittelalters.
The conquest of Constantinople in 1453 marks the end of the Middle Ages for many historians.
The phrase 'die Eroberung eines Herzens' (the conquest of a heart) is a common metaphor in romantic contexts. It describes the process of winning a person's love or affection.
Der Roman beschreibt die langsame Eroberung seines Herzens.
The novel describes the slow conquest of his heart.
intake / revenue / capture
Einnahme and Eroberung can both refer to the military takeover of a city. Einnahme focuses more on the specific successful capture. Eroberung places greater emphasis on the violent fighting and the complete acquisition of control over the city or a larger territory.
Nach langen Kämpfen vollendete das Heer die Eroberung der Stadt und übernahm die Kontrolle.
After long battles, the army completed the conquest of the city and took control.
Am Morgen meldete der General die erfolgreiche Einnahme der Stadt.
In the morning, the general reported the successful capture of the city.
