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“offensive” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ɔfɛnˈziːvə/

Example

Die Offensive läuft gut.

The offensive is going well.

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How to say “offensive” in German

“Offensive” in German is Offensive.

A coordinated push that weakens an opponent while creating room for advantage.

Full entry for Offensive: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Offensive

Die Partei kündigte eine politische Offensive an.

The party announced a political offensive.

Tips for using Offensive

  • Offensive is feminine, so the word takes die in the singular and often appears in the phrase 'in die Offensive gehen'.

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