die Intervention
Translation
intervention, interference
Examples
Eine militärische Intervention wurde diskutiert.
A military intervention was discussed.
Die Intervention des Arztes rettete sein Leben.
The doctor's intervention saved his life.
Grammar Patterns
the intervention in ((sth.)) die Intervention ((in+4)) The intervention in internal affairs is forbidden.
Similar Words
Eingriff (intervention, operation), Einmischung (interference)
Etymology
From Latin 'interventio' (a coming between), from 'inter-' (between) + 'venire' (to come). Literally 'to come between'.
Memory Tips
To 'intervene' is to 'come between' two parties or a person and a problem. That's an 'Intervention'.