invasion

dieNoun

die Invasion (f)

Word details

German meaning
Eine Invasion ist das gewaltsame Eindringen von Truppen in ein fremdes Gebiet, um es zu besetzen oder zu erobern.
English meaning
An invasion is the act of an army entering another country by force in order to take control of it.
Synonym
Einmarsch, Überfall
German example
Die Invasion der Normandie begann am 6. Juni 1944.
English example
The invasion of Normandy began on June 6, 1944.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Invasion
Plural Form
die Invasionen

Example sentences with “invasion”

  1. The invasion was unexpected. (Die Invasion war unerwartet.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Invasion' used in German?

Yes, 'die Invasion' is used, mostly in military or biological contexts.