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German word
Einmarsch
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaɪ̯nˌmaɐ̯ʃ/
Meaning
- masculine nounadvance
Example
Der Einmarsch der Truppen begann am Morgen.
The troops' advance began in the morning.
More examples
Ein überraschender Einmarsch über die Grenze brachte neue Spannungen.
A surprising cross-border invasion brought new tensions.
Core concept
A military column passes through a border or gate and moves into the territory beyond it.
Common phrases
ein überraschender Einmarsch
a surprising invasion
ein Einmarsch über die Grenze
a cross-border invasion
Similar words
Vormarsch: The movement of an army forward to gain ground and expand its positions.
Invasion: The forceful entry of a large army into another country or region.
Einzug: The official entry of a procession or group into a building or town.
Besetzung: The taking and holding of land or buildings under military control.
Definition in German
Das geordnete Eindringen von Truppen in ein Gebiet.
Word origin
Einmarsch is a compound of ein, meaning 'in' or 'into', and Marsch, meaning a march or military movement.
Usage tips
- Einmarsch is masculine, with the article der, and its plural is Einmärsche.
Other meanings
- entrynoun
- invasionnoun
- entrancenoun
Opposites
- Abzugwithdrawalnoun
Related words
- einmarschiereninvadeverb
- Einmarschplaninvasion plannoun