German word

Intervention

Pronunciation

IPA/ɪntɐvɛnˈt͡si̯oːn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounintervention

Example

In Krisen erfordern Interventionen schnelle Entscheidungen.

During crises, interventions call for swift decisions.

Illustration for Intervention (intervention)

More examples

Die ökonomische Intervention zielte darauf ab, den Markt zu stabilisieren.

The economic intervention aimed to stabilize the market.

Core concept

A specialist steps into a troubled process and redirects it toward a solution.

Common phrases

  • ökonomische Intervention

    economic intervention

  • notfallmäßige Intervention

    emergency intervention

  • lokale Intervention

    local intervention

Similar words

Einschreiten: The exercise of authority to halt or adjust an ongoing situation.
Eingriff: A direct medical or technical action intended to alter a condition.
Einmischung: Unwelcome meddling in someone else's personal affairs.
Maßnahme: A planned, practical step carried out to address a problem.

Definition in German

Gezieltes Eingreifen in eine Situation oder einen Ablauf, meist durch Fachpersonen oder Institutionen, um ein Problem zu beheben.

Word origin

German Intervention comes from Latin interventio, from intervenire, meaning "to come between" or "to intervene."

Usage tips

  • Intervention is feminine, so the definite article is die and the plural is Interventionen.

Opposites

  • Nichtinterventionnoninterventionnoun

Related words

  • interveniereninterveneverb
  • Interventionsrechtright of interventionnoun

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