invasion
die Invasion, die Invasionen
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invasion
The military entry of armed forces into the territory of another state with the aim of occupying or controlling it.
Die Invasion des Nachbarlandes löste eine internationale Krise aus.
The invasion of the neighboring country triggered an international crisis.
invasion
In a figurative sense, the sudden and mass arrival or appearance of people or things, often perceived as disruptive or overwhelming.
Jeden Sommer erlebt die kleine Küstenstadt eine Invasion von Touristen.
Every summer, the small coastal town experiences an invasion of tourists.
invasion
In medicine, the penetration and spread of pathogens or malignant cells (e.g., cancer cells) into healthy body tissue.
Das Ziel der Behandlung ist es, die Invasion der Tumorzellen zu stoppen.
The goal of the treatment is to stop the invasion of the tumor cells.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Invasionen |
| genitive | der Invasion |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Invasion | die Invasionen |
| accusative | die Invasion | die Invasionen |
| dative | der Invasion | den Invasionen |
| genitive | der Invasion | der Invasionen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The noun 'Invasion' (invasion) belongs to the verb 'invadieren' (to invade), which means 'eindringen' (to penetrate/enter) or 'einmarschieren' (to march in). Both words come from the Latin word 'invadere' (to invade/enter).
Die Truppen bereiteten sich darauf vor, in das Land zu invadieren.
The troops prepared to invade the country.
To name the target of the invasion, you use 'in' with the accusative. To describe the type of 'Invasoren' (invaders), you use 'von' with the dative.
Die Invasion in das Nachbarland begann am frühen Morgen.
The invasion into the neighboring country began early in the morning.
In a military context, 'Invasion' (invasion) is often combined with verbs such as 'planen' (to plan), 'starten' (to launch), 'durchführen' (to carry out), or the opposites 'abwehren' (to repel) and 'stoppen' (to stop).
Die Armee konnte die Invasion erfolgreich abwehren.
The army was able to successfully repel the invasion.
In a figurative sense, 'Invasion' (invasion) is often used somewhat exaggeratedly for large crowds of people or animals. Words such as 'Touristen' (tourists), 'Fans' (fans), or 'Insekten' (insects) in the sentence point to this meaning.
Die Stadt bereitet sich auf die jährliche Invasion der Festivalbesucher vor.
The city is preparing for the annual invasion of festivalgoers.
The meaning of the penetration of cells or pathogens is limited to medical jargon. You find it in doctor's reports or scientific texts about diseases such as cancer.
Der Bericht beschreibt die Invasion der Krebszellen in das umliegende Gewebe.
The report describes the invasion of cancer cells into the surrounding tissue.
attack
An Angriff is any violent military action against a target and can take place without an invasion. An Invasion requires armed forces to enter another state's territory in order to occupy or control it.
Bei der Invasion überschritten Soldaten die Grenze, um das Gebiet zu besetzen.
During the invasion, soldiers crossed the border to occupy the territory.
Beim Angriff wurden Ziele jenseits der Grenze beschossen, ohne dass Soldaten einmarschierten.
During the attack, targets across the border were shelled without any soldiers invading.
