das Opfer
Translation
victim, sacrifice, casualty, offering
Examples
Es gab viele Opfer beim Unfall.
There were many victims in the accident.
Er brachte ein großes Opfer für sie.
He made a great sacrifice for her.
Die Betrüger suchen sich neue Opfer.
The fraudsters are looking for new victims.
Grammar Patterns
to fall victim ((to sb./sth.)) to fall victim (to sb./sth.) Many fell victim to the disease.
to make a sacrifice to make a sacrifice He made a great sacrifice.
Similar Words
Synonyms: casualty, sufferer; Antonyms: perpetrator
Etymology
From Latin 'offerre' (to offer). Originally a religious offering, later sacrifice/victim.
Memory Tips
Cognate with English 'offer'. An offering to gods became a 'sacrifice' or 'victim'.