German word

Razzia

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁatsi̯a/

Meaning

  • feminine nounraid

Example

Die Razzia begann früh am Morgen.

The raid began early in the morning.

Illustration for Razzia (raid)

More examples

An der unangekündigten Razzia beteiligten sich mehrere Spezialeinheiten.

Several special units took part in the unannounced raid.

Core concept

A coordinated police sweep closes in on several locations at once.

Common phrases

  • eine unangekündigte Razzia

    an unannounced raid

  • großangelegte Razzia

    a large-scale raid

  • Personen bei einer Razzia verhaften

    arrest people during a raid

Similar words

Durchsuchung: An official search of premises looks for evidence or illegal items.
Hausdurchsuchung: A police search of a home under warrant seeks evidence or illegal items.
Personenkontrolle: A short police check examines a person's identity and possessions.

Definition in German

Gezielte, meist polizeiliche Aktion, bei der mehrere Orte gleichzeitig durchsucht oder kontrolliert werden, um Verdächtige zu fassen oder Beweise sicherzustellen.

Word origin

German Razzia came through Italian razzia and French razzia from Arabic ghazwa, a word for a raid.

Usage tips

  • Razzia is a feminine noun with the plural Razzien: die Razzia, zwei Razzien.

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