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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.
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.
cast / occupation
'die Besetzung' and 'die Invasion' can both have to do with military force against another country. 'die Invasion' emphasizes the entry of troops into a foreign territory. 'die Besetzung' then emphasizes the seizure and control of that territory. The words are confused because an invasion can often lead to an occupation. Even so, the focus is different: 'Invasion' is more about entering or invading, while 'Besetzung' is more about control over the territory.
Die Invasion begann in der Nacht mit dem Einmarsch vieler Truppen.
The invasion began at night with the entry of many troops.
Nach der Besetzung des Gebiets kontrollierten Soldaten alle wichtigen Straßen.
After the occupation of the territory, soldiers controlled all the major roads.