Einkesselung
dieNounencirclement; containment
English translations
- 01
encirclement
- 02
investment
- 03
siege
Word details
- German meaning
- Die vollständige Umzingelung einer Truppe oder eines Gebiets durch feindliche Kräfte.
- English meaning
- Encirclement
- Synonym
- Umzingelung
- German example
- Die Einkesselung der Stadt dauerte mehrere Wochen.
- English example
- The encirclement of the city lasted several weeks.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Einkesselung
- Plural Form
- die Einkesselungen
Related words
- Kesselschlacht
encirclement battle
- Umzingelung
Encirclement
- Belagerung
siege
Example sentences with “Einkesselung”
Die Einkesselung der Truppen war erfolgreich. (The encirclement of the troops was successful.)
Frequently asked questions
Can it be used metaphorically?
Yes, it is often used in political or protest contexts to describe police surrounding demonstrators.