English–German
“sacrifice” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈɔpfɐn/
Example
Er opfert seine Zeit für die Familie.
He sacrifices his time for his family.
How to say “sacrifice” in German
“Sacrifice” in German is opfern.
Something important is placed at the service of another purpose, with its owner knowingly bearing the cost.
Example sentences with opfern
In einigen Dörfern opfert man noch Tiere als Teil alter Rituale.
In some villages, people still sacrifice animals as part of old rituals.
Tips for using opfern
- In sich fuer jemanden opfern, the reflexive form makes clear that the subject sacrifices personal interests or well-being for someone else.