die Intervention
Translation
intervention, interference
Examples
Eine schnelle Intervention war notwendig.
A quick intervention was necessary.
Die Regierung plant eine wirtschaftliche Intervention.
The government is planning an economic intervention.
Die militärische Intervention wurde kritisiert.
The military intervention was criticised.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) intervention ((in sth.)) The intervention in politics was criticised.
Similar Words
Eingriff (intervention/operation), Einmischung (interference)
Etymology
From Latin 'intervenire' (to come between), from 'inter-' (between) + 'venire' (to come).
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'intervention'. Think of 'inter' (between) and 'vene' (come) - to come between things.